Production of Commercial Plant Mix Material as Needed Miles City and Glendive

The state of Montana, specifically through the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDT-312301-RP for the Production of Commercial Plant Mix Material in Miles City and Glendive, covering Fergus County. The procurement sought 3,250 total tons of specialized asphalt mix materials to be delivered across three distinct project sites, including 1,250 tons of 1/2" HFE-300 Asphalt Mix for the Miles City Maintenance Yard, 1,000 tons of 1/2" HFE-300 Asphalt Mix for the first Glendive project site, and 1,000 tons of 1/2" PG 58-28 Asphalt Plant Mix for the second Glendive project site. The solicitation was open from February 8, 2017, to February 28, 2017, with bidders required to provide comprehensive details on aggregate material gradation and specific plant locations for each project site. Bidders were mandated to review and accept standard state contract terms, including compliance with Montana Secretary of State registration requirements and nondiscrimination policies. The procurement utilized specific commodity codes for transportation goods and services, focusing on asphalt mix materials, asphalt, and pavement preservation services.

The contract did not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Century Companies, Inc. was ultimately awarded the contract for $257,500.00, with payment terms set at net 30 days. The bid specifications included attachments detailing Commercial Plant Mix Material and High Float Emulsion (HFE) specifications, which potential vendors were required to thoroughly review and meet. While no specific disadvantaged enterprise requirements were highlighted, the solicitation emphasized compliance with standard state nondiscrimination policies. The procurement process required bidders to demonstrate technical capability in producing precise asphalt mix materials with specific gradation and performance characteristics. The contract's scope suggests a need for specialized asphalt production capabilities, with a focus on delivering high-quality materials for maintenance and infrastructure projects across multiple Montana locations.