Plains, MT (3) Three Water Wells

The Montana Environmental Division is seeking a water well drilling contractor for a project in Plains, Montana, involving the installation of three 200-foot deep water wells. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with bid number MDT-312643-KH, released on November 15, 2017, and due by November 29, 2017, at 3:00 PM MST. The project requires drilling 600 total feet of 6" ID steel cased water wells, conducting six hours of well development, and installing submersible pumps with well connections. Contractors must be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry and possess a valid Montana Water Well Contractor License. Key deliverables include complete well drilling services, pump installation, and system connection, with bidders required to submit bid security and comply with prevailing wage regulations, worker's compensation requirements, and nondiscrimination policies. The point of contact for this opportunity is Kristi Hernandez, reachable at khernandez@mt.gov or +1 406-444-7280, and all bids must be submitted through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS).

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The project is located in Fergus County, Montana, with a payment structure of 0% 0, Net 30, and contract execution in US Dollars. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the project appears to be a standard municipal infrastructure improvement initiative focusing on water well infrastructure. Interested contractors will need to demonstrate technical capabilities in water well drilling, pump installation, and compliance with state regulatory requirements. Though a specific budget range was not disclosed, the scope of work suggests a moderate-sized municipal infrastructure project involving three water wells. Contractors should be prepared to provide comprehensive drilling and installation services, with the ability to meet all technical and regulatory specifications outlined in the bid documentation.