Roundabout Lighting Replacement (Sidney, MT)

The Montana Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a Roundabout Lighting Replacement project located near Sidney, Montana. This procurement (Bid Number MDT-314650-MD) seeks a contractor to replace 16 luminaire poles and their associated foundations by a project delivery date of September 30, 2022. The solicitation involves three primary service line items: mobilization (1 lump sum), luminaire pole replacement (16 each), and traffic control (1 lump sum). Bidders must submit comprehensive bid security and be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry prior to contract execution. The bid was opened on April 6, 2022, and closed on April 27, 2022, at 2:00 PM MDT, with proposals evaluated based on compliance with technical specifications, contractor qualifications, and bid responsiveness. The primary contact for this opportunity is Michael Doherty, who can be reached at midoherty@mt.gov or +1 406-444-9282 for additional information.

The contract involves several compliance requirements including prevailing wage standards, worker's compensation provisions, diesel fuel usage regulations, and nondiscrimination provisions. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly stated, bidders must meet standard state procurement qualifications. The commodity codes associated with this project include transportation goods and services, specifically focused on transportation-related contracted services and highway maintenance. Payment terms are structured as Net 30 days, suggesting standard governmental payment protocols. Although a specific budget range was not disclosed, the project involves multiple line items for luminaire pole replacement, indicating a potentially substantial infrastructure investment. Contractors interested in responding must demonstrate technical expertise in highway infrastructure lighting replacement and meet all state and local regulatory requirements for public works projects.