Routing and Crack Sealing Glendive South and West Miles City Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDT-315722-RP for routing and crack sealing services in the Glendive South and West Miles City Area, specifically targeting two primary locations with distinct crack sealing requirements. The solicitation covers an estimated 36,746 pounds of crack sealing for Glendive South and 17,354 pounds for Glendive West, with each location including mobilization and crack sealing line items. Contractors must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry prior to contract execution and must submit bids by August 5, 2024, at 2:00 PM MDT. Key bid requirements include providing bid security of 10% of the total bid for solicitations totaling $150,000 or more, completing various certifications including nondiscrimination verification, and adhering to specific documentation standards. Bidders are required to submit questions through the eMACS Q&A Board and can contact Richele Parkhurst at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243 for additional information. The solicitation involves transportation goods and services with Net 30 payment terms and includes supplemental documentation such as prevailing wage rates and railroad agreements.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. Potential bidders must meet several compliance requirements, including specific insurance provisions related to BNSF Railway and verification of nondiscrimination against firearms entities and trade associations. While a precise award value is not specified, the extensive crack sealing quantities and mobilization requirements suggest a substantial contract scope. The project is located within Fergus County (FIPS Code 30027) and involves infrastructure maintenance services. Contractors will need to demonstrate technical capability to perform routing and crack sealing services across the designated areas, with a comprehensive understanding of transportation infrastructure maintenance protocols. The solicitation indicates a focus on quality, compliance, and precise execution of crack sealing services in the specified geographic regions of Montana.