Pleasant Valley Revegetation - US-2

The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking a contractor for the Pleasant Valley Revegetation project located on US-2 in Lincoln County, Montana. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) requires a comprehensive revegetation service that includes providing all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and incidental services. The project is structured as a lump sum procurement with a defined project delivery timeframe from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. Potential bidders must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and must submit a complete bid package, including bid security and a comprehensive lump sum cost proposal. The bid opening is scheduled for July 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM MDT, with key evaluation criteria likely focusing on compliance with federal and state requirements, including DBE, EEO, and FHWA 1273 provisions. Bidders will need to complete a mandatory bid worksheet and demonstrate capability to meet all specified contract requirements.

The procurement includes specific set-aside considerations and restrictions, particularly for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). Contractors must comply with various administrative requirements, including federal wage rate standards (Davis Bacon Wage Rates) and specific commodity code qualifications in environmental revegetation (5606), agricultural services (0103), and transportation-related contracted services (5039). The Montana Department of Transportation reserves the right to award the contract to the next responsive bidder if registration requirements are not met in a timely manner. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, Net 30, with transactions conducted in US Dollars. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the lump sum structure suggests a defined total project cost. The procurement appears to be open to qualified contractors who can demonstrate technical capability, regulatory compliance, and financial stability to complete the revegetation project within the specified timeframe.