Overlay Power to Gordon Blow-Outs Great Falls Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Overlay Power to Gordon Blow-Outs project located on the Vaughn Frontage Road between Gordon and Power Exits in Cascade County. The procurement solicits a contractor to execute road maintenance and pavement preservation activities, specifically producing, hauling, placing, tacking, and compacting approximately 2,827 tons of 1/2" Commercial Plant Mix Grade S 64-28 asphalt material. Key project specifications include paving an overlay 0.15 feet thick and approximately 25 feet wide, with tapered milling at project endpoints, to be completed on or before June 21, 2024. The project is situated on Route 81004 between mileposts 9.0 and 11.0, with bid solicitation number MDT-315470-RP. Bidders must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and provide bid security for total bids of $150,000 or greater. The bid opens on January 12, 2024, at 2:00 PM MST and closes on February 1, 2024, at 2:00 PM MST, with sealed bids required until the closing time. Interested contractors can contact Richele Parkhurst at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243 for additional information.

The solicitation does not specifically indicate set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements, with hourly rates and fringe benefits detailed in the attached Prevailing Wage Rates document, which mandates fair compensation for workers on public works contracts exceeding $25,000. Specific contractor responsibilities include obtaining air quality permits, performing mix design verification, conducting density testing and core sampling, managing traffic control, and protecting potential environmental resources including aquatic habitats and grizzly bear territories. Contractors must complete the entire project within 5 working days of commencing work and provide all necessary equipment. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves significant asphalt material placement and road maintenance activities. Payment terms are set at 0% 0, Net 30, and the bid includes provisions for nondiscrimination against firearms entities. Contractors will be expected to demonstrate technical capability, adherence to specifications, and compliance with Montana Department of Transportation's standard road and bridge construction requirements.