Overlay Scobey-West and Peerless Wolf Point Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting bids for the Overlay Scobey-West and Peerless Wolf Point Area project, identified as bid number MDT-315896-RP. This highway infrastructure improvement project involves road overlay work on two specific routes: Peerless Route X-10003 (MP 0.0 to 2.0) and Scobey West Route SEC-248 (MP 37.55 to 46.0). The procurement requires comprehensive road rehabilitation services, including mobilization, application of 12,310 tons of 1/2" Commercial Plant Mix Grade S PG 58H-34, 180 miles of test trailer transport and setup, 2,846 square yards of cold milling at an average depth of 0.10 feet, and full traffic control management. Key qualifications include contractor registration with the Department of Labor and Industry, compliance with prevailing wage requirements, workers' compensation coverage, and owner's and contractor's protective liability insurance. The solicitation opens on February 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM MST and closes on March 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT, with all questions to be submitted through the eMACS Q&A Board system. Bid security of 10% is required for bids $150,000 or greater, and the project must be completed within 54 working days by June 28, 2025.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must verify nondiscrimination against firearms entities/trade associations and comply with Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (MPDES) storm water permitting requirements if disturbed areas exceed one acre. The project requires Hamburg Wheel Track testing acceptance and density acceptance by cores with a minimum 92% compaction requirement. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, contractors must provide core samples for density testing, establish centerline control, and protect aquatic resources at multiple identified locations. The prevailing wage rates document suggests potential labor costs, with equipment operators ranging from $32.47-$41.95 per hour plus benefits and truck drivers earning $35.74 per hour plus benefits. Payment terms are Net 30, and while a precise budget range is not specified, the extensive scope of work and material requirements suggest a substantial project investment. Contractors must also demonstrate compliance with Montana resident employment preference regulations.