Overlay South of Scobey South Wolf Point Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 314556 for a road construction project involving overlay work south of Scobey and South Wolf Point. The project encompasses six primary product line items, including mobilization, 3/4" Commercial Plant Mix Grade S PG 64-28 (11,302 tons), cold milling with an average depth of 0.60' (2,594 square yards), leveling/rut filling (600 tons), waterborne yellow striping (35 gallons), and traffic control. The solicitation was opened on February 22, 2022, with a bid closing date of March 24, 2022. Bidders must submit comprehensive bid documentation, including bid security, and are required to be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry. The project contact is Richele Parkhurst, who can be reached at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243, and bidders must comply with all specified federal and state requirements.

The contract opportunity includes specific set-aside designations and compliance requirements, particularly emphasizing Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) contract goals. The project is partially located within the external boundaries of an Indian Reservation, which may introduce additional considerations for potential bidders. Contractors must adhere to FHWA 1273 provisions and Davis Bacon Wage Rates, which are included in the attached documentation. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract will be awarded in US Dollars with Net 30 payment terms. Bidders must demonstrate the capability to meet all technical specifications outlined in the South of Scobey South Overlay Specifications, and must show proof of appropriate licensing, registration, and compliance with federal and state regulations governing transportation infrastructure projects.