Routing and Crack Sealing 2-Locations Blackfeet Reservation, Havre Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS) for a Routing and Crack Sealing project located on the Blackfeet Reservation in the Havre Area. The solicitation, identified as MDT-312086-RP, was released on May 2, 2016, with a bid closing date of May 23, 2016, at 3:00 PM MST. The procurement encompasses two primary line items: Mobilization (1 Lump Sum) and Crack Sealing (64,000 pounds), with a requested delivery date of August 19, 2016. Bidders must comply with multiple prerequisites, including submission of bid security, workers compensation, prevailing wage requirements, and Indian Reservation Work specifications. Potential bidders are required to contact Richele Parkhurst at (406) 657-0274 or rparkhurst@mt.gov for any questions, and can seek technical bidding software assistance from the eMACS help desk at (406) 444-2575.

The procurement is open to qualified contractors, with specific compliance requirements including registration with the Department of Labor and Industry and adherence to civil rights regulations. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, bidders must meet various state-specific contractual conditions. The procurement is funded through state mechanisms, with payment terms of 0% 0, Net 30, using US Dollars as the currency. The commodity code for this procurement is 5006, categorized under Transportation Goods & Services - Crack Sealing Services. Bidders will need to demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the project specifications, technical capabilities, and compliance with all listed requirements. Though a specific budget range is not provided in the documentation, the project involves crack sealing services for two locations on the Blackfeet Reservation, suggesting a focused and specialized procurement effort targeting infrastructure maintenance in the Havre Area of Garfield County, Montana.