Overlay Lewistown East Lewistown Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking bids for the Overlay Lewistown East Lewistown Area project, a road infrastructure improvement initiative in Golden Valley County. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a road overlay project on US 87 East of Lewistown, specifically Route N-57 from Milepost 97.0 to 100.90. Key deliverables include 6,130 tons of 3/4" Commercial Plant Mix Grade S PG 58H-34 asphalt, 35 miles of test trailer transport, 300 square yards of cold milling, and 4 miles of rumble strips. The project requires an overlay 0.15 feet thick and approximately 27 feet wide, with 50' tapers at the project's beginning and end. Bidders must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and provide a bid security of 10% for total bids of $150,000 or greater. The solicitation opens on May 9, 2025, with bids due by June 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT, and all submissions must be made through the eMACS system. Potential bidders can submit questions through the Q&A Board and must comply with nondiscrimination policies, prevailing wage rates, and contractor registration requirements.

The contract does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must verify they do not discriminate against firearms entities and must provide their contractor registration number. The project has a designated start date after July 1, 2025, and must be completed by June 26, 2026, with a total project duration of approximately one year. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project requires comprehensive coordination with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and adherence to specific storm water discharge permit requirements. Contractors will be responsible for all project aspects, including equipment, labor, materials, traffic control, and environmental compliance. The project will involve core density testing, Hamburg Wheel Tracking testing, and environmental special provisions. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the detailed specifications and required testing suggest a significant infrastructure investment, likely in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. The primary contact for the bid is Richele Parkhurst, who can be reached at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243.