Raynolds Pass Rest Area Maintenance Bozeman Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting bids for rest area maintenance services for the Raynolds Pass Rest Area located on US-287 at milepost 15.8 in Madison County. This procurement is for a 12-month contract period from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023, with potential extensions up to seven years. The successful contractor will be responsible for comprehensive maintenance services, including twice-daily restroom cleaning, grounds maintenance, facility upkeep, and general site management. Key deliverables include daily cleaning, landscaping, minor repairs, and incident reporting, with MDT providing paper products, cleaning chemicals, and replacement fixtures. The bid was opened on October 17, 2022, and will close on November 15, 2022, at 2:00 PM MST. Potential bidders must submit questions through the eMACS Q&A Board and comply with prevailing wage regulations. The primary contact for this solicitation is Richele Parkhurst, reachable at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While the contract does not specify a precise budget range, compensation will be prorated based on monthly rates determined by bidders. The contractor must provide all necessary labor and equipment, maintain professional standards, wear identification, and comply with MDT's performance requirements. MDT reserves the right to inspect and evaluate the contractor's work performance, with potential for contract reduction or termination if the rest area is closed. The procurement covers services in Broadwater County and requires adherence to Montana's prevailing wage rates for nonconstruction services, which include provisions for fringe benefits, travel allowances, and employment preferences for Montana residents. Contractors must be prepared to post wage information at work sites and adjust wages with a mandatory 3% increase every 12 months for multi-year contracts.