Overlay MT-24 Rock Creek Wolf Point Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting sealed bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for pavement preservation services on the Overlay MT-24 Rock Creek Wolf Point Area project located in Gallatin County. The procurement encompasses five distinct line items: mobilization (1 lump sum), 3/4" Commercial Plant Mix Grade S PG 58H-34 asphalt material (8,834 tons), test trailer transport and setup (167 miles), cold milling at an average depth of 0.15 feet (623 square yards), and traffic control (1 lump sum). Bidders must submit sealed bids through the eMACS system no later than May 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT, with the solicitation opening on May 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT. All questions regarding project specifications must be posted on the eMACS Q&A Board, with procurement inquiries directed to Krystelle Baranyai at kbaranyai@mt.gov. Bidders must comply with Montana-specific requirements including contractor registration with the Department of Labor and Industry, prevailing wage rates for highway construction, worker's compensation insurance, contract performance security, and owner's and contractor's protective liability insurance. Additionally, all bids totaling $150,000 or greater require bid security equal to 10% of the total bid amount as a prerequisite for consideration, with payment terms of net 30 days in US dollars.

Participation is restricted to contractors meeting Montana-specific compliance requirements, including nondiscrimination certification under Montana Code Annotated 30-20-301 regarding firearm entities and trade associations, prevailing wage obligations, diesel fuel usage regulations, and gross receipts tax compliance. A preconstruction conference is mandatory for the selected contractor, and all respondents must demonstrate capacity to perform highway construction and pavement preservation services in accordance with MDT specifications and standards. No incumbent vendors or disadvantaged enterprise set-asides are identified in the solicitation documents. The total project budget or award value range is not explicitly stated in the available documentation; however, the substantial material quantities (8,834 tons of asphalt mix) and scope of work suggest a significant contract value, particularly given the 10% bid security requirement threshold of $150,000. Interested bidders should review the detailed project specifications and prevailing wage rates documentation provided as buyer attachments to develop accurate cost proposals.