Overlay N Joplin S-224 Havre Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting bids for the Overlay N Joplin S-224 Havre Area project, a road infrastructure improvement initiative involving pavement resurfacing. The procurement seeks a contractor to produce, haul, place, and compact approximately 12,885 tons of Commercial Plant Mix Grade S 64-28 asphalt mix material, with specifications requiring an overlay 0.15 feet thick and approximately 23 feet wide. The project covers roadway segments from milepost 10.0 to 18.93, with work scheduled to commence no earlier than July 1, 2024, and required completion by June 27, 2025. Key deliverables include traffic control management, centerline maintenance, reflective tab placement, and test trailer setup. Bidders must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and the eMACS system, with bid submissions due by June 17, 2024, at 2:00 PM MDT. Evaluation will likely consider compliance with technical specifications, prevailing wage requirements, and adherence to environmental and quality control standards outlined in the project documentation.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and the solicitation is open to qualified highway construction contractors. Bidders must provide bid security for proposals over $150,000 and demonstrate compliance with nondiscrimination practices. While no incumbent vendor is identified, contractors must be prepared to integrate with existing transportation infrastructure and follow Montana's prevailing wage regulations, which include provisions for potential 3% wage rate increases for contracts exceeding 30 months. Though the exact project budget is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive specifications and material quantities suggest a significant infrastructure investment. Potential contractors should carefully review the attached specifications, which include detailed requirements for material quality, environmental considerations, and performance standards. Payment terms are set at Net 30, with potential adjustments for significant quantity changes exceeding 125% or falling below 75% of the original contract quantity.