Overlay Lewistown East Lewistown Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking bids for the Overlay Lewistown East project, Bid Number MDT-316156-RP, which involves roadway infrastructure improvements along US-87 from milepost 97.0 to 102.0. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a comprehensive roadway overlay and preservation project requiring the production, hauling, placement, and compaction of approximately 7,559 tons of Commercial Plant Mix Grade S PG 64-28 asphalt material. Key deliverables include a 0.15-foot thick overlay approximately 27 feet wide, with 50-foot tapers at project start and end, along with additional work such as cold milling (300 square yards) and rumble strip installation (5 miles). The bid is open from June 24, 2025, with bid submissions due by July 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT. Bidders must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and provide a 10% bid security for bids exceeding $150,000. Bid questions must be submitted through the eMACS Q&A Board, with project completion scheduled on or before June 26, 2026.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with nondiscrimination provisions and state contractor registration requirements. The estimated project budget appears to be in the range of several hundred thousand dollars, with specific line items including mobilization, asphalt materials, milling, and rumble strip installation. Contractors will be responsible for traffic control, equipment provision, materials procurement, and managing potential private property damage claims. Environmental compliance is mandatory, including adherence to Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (MPDES) requirements and implementation of best management practices. The project will require careful coordination of traffic control, equipment management, and environmental protection measures. Wage rates will be governed by the Montana Prevailing Wage Rates for Highway Construction Services, which mandates specific compensation standards for various construction trades and includes provisions for potential wage increases on multi-year contracts.