Overlay Plentywood East Wolf Point Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking bids for the Overlay Plentywood East Wolf Point Area project, a road infrastructure improvement initiative involving pavement preservation and highway maintenance. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) released on February 22, 2022, with a bid submission deadline of March 24, 2022, at 2:00 PM MDT. The project encompasses five primary product line items: mobilization, 3/4" commercial plant mix grade (13,747 tons), cold milling (2,510 square yards), waterborne yellow striping (50 gallons), and traffic control. Bidders must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and are required to submit bid security with their proposal, with automatic disqualification for failure to do so. The solicitation specifies compliance with multiple federal and state requirements, including Davis-Bacon wage rates, and bidders must adhere to specific commodity codes for transportation goods and services. The primary contact for this bid is Richele Parkhurst, who can be reached at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243 for additional information or clarification.

The procurement includes specific provisions for disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) and equal employment opportunity goals, indicating a commitment to inclusive contracting practices. Bidders must comply with FHWA 1273 requirements and maintain appropriate insurance coverages, including owners and contractor's protective liability insurance and worker's compensation. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves substantial road overlay work across the Plentywood East Wolf Point Area. Payment terms are net 30 with no early payment discount, and the project uses US Dollars for transactions. Contractors must also adhere to specific regulations regarding diesel fuel usage and meet all federal and state contractual provisions. The comprehensive nature of the bid suggests this is a significant infrastructure improvement project with complex technical and compliance requirements for potential bidders.