Overlay Tongue River Road Miles City Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting bids for a road overlay project on Tongue River Road (Route S-332) located in the Miles City Area, specifically covering miles 5.7 to 12.23. The procurement involves producing, hauling, placing, and compacting approximately 8,110 tons of 1/2" Commercial Plant Mix Grade S PG 58H-34 asphalt mix material, with an overlay 0.10 feet thick and approximately 32 feet wide. Key project deliverables include cold milling, traffic control, and pavement preservation services. The project has a strict timeline, requiring completion between July 1, 2025, and October 17, 2025, with a total contract duration of 17 working days. Bid submissions are due by June 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT, with bid opening on May 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT. Bidders must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and provide bid security of 10% for total bids of $150,000 or greater. Evaluation will likely focus on compliance with technical specifications, including material quality, density testing, and environmental regulations.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but bidders must comply with nondiscrimination policies and verify non-discrimination against firearms entities. Contractors will be required to adhere to prevailing wage rates as detailed in the accompanying wage rate document, which includes specific hourly wages and fringe benefits for various construction classifications. The project allows for potential additional work within 20 miles of the project center, with unit pricing and potential quantity adjustments. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the detailed specifications suggest a substantial infrastructure investment. Payment terms are set at Net 30, and the project involves multiple commodity codes including transportation goods and services, pavement preservation, asphalt mix materials, and highway maintenance. All questions regarding the bid must be submitted through the eMACS Q&A Board, ensuring a standardized communication process for potential bidders.