Production of Commercial Plant Mix Material as Needed Kalispell

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking a contractor to produce commercial plant mix material for the Kalispell area through a competitive bid process. The procurement involves producing approximately 1,000 tons of 3/8" Grade S 64-28 Commercial Plant Mix material without Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) and 1,000 tons of 1/2" Commercial Plant Mix material with RAP. The contract will run from June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2024, with material to be produced at a contractor's plant within a 20-mile radius of Kalispell. Production requirements include specific aggregate design, binder specifications, and hydrated lime composition, with material pickup allowed between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. The bid (MDT-315185-RP) was opened on 4/26/2023 at 2:00 PM MDT and will close on 5/15/2023 at 2:00 PM MDT, with potential bidders required to submit questions through the eMACS Q&A Board. Evaluation will likely focus on meeting technical specifications, production capabilities, and pricing per ton of plant mix material.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract appears to be open to qualified asphalt production contractors who can meet the technical specifications and environmental requirements, including obtaining necessary air quality permits and complying with Department of Environmental Quality emission standards. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the contract includes provisions for material testing, quality assurance, and potential termination if specifications are not met. The estimated contract value is based on producing 2,000 total tons of plant mix material, with pricing to be determined through the bid process. The MDT contact for this procurement is Richele Parkhurst, reachable at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243, who can provide additional information to potential bidders. Payment terms are specified as 0% 0, Net 30, and the procurement uses US Dollars as the currency.