Overlay Exit 282 Mill and West Central Avenue Great Falls Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Overlay Exit 282 Mill and West Central Avenue Great Falls Area project, solicitation number MDT-315949-RP. The procurement involves pavement preservation services with specific technical requirements including mobilization, asphalt plant mix (850 tons), cold milling at 0.15' average depth (8,850 square yards), Type 1 chips (9,000 square yards), and liquid emulsified asphalt Grade CRS-2P (7 tons). The project also requires comprehensive traffic control management. Bidders must submit proposals by March 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM MDT, with the bid opening scheduled for March 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM MST. Potential contractors must be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry prior to contract execution and must submit bid security of 10% for bids exceeding $150,000. All questions related to the solicitation must be submitted through the eMACS Q&A Board system, and contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements and specific insurance mandates.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide Owner's and Contractor's Protective Liability Insurance and demonstrate compliance with workers' compensation regulations. Payment terms are established at Net 30 with 0% discount. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the scope of work suggests a mid-sized infrastructure maintenance project. Prospective bidders should carefully review all technical specifications, insurance requirements, and regulatory compliance standards before submitting their proposals. The project appears focused on pavement preservation and improvement in the Great Falls area, indicating a localized infrastructure enhancement initiative by the Montana Department of Transportation.