Routing and Crack Sealing Sioux Pass South and MT-201 West Miles City Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDT-314792-Rp for routing and crack sealing services in two specific geographic areas: Sioux Pass South and MT-201 West Miles City Area. The procurement solicits contractors to perform crack sealing work with estimated quantities of 66,064 pounds for Sioux Pass South and 24,220 pounds for MT-201 West, including a lump sum mobilization component. Potential bidders must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry prior to contract execution and must submit electronic bids through the eMACS system by the July 12, 2022 deadline. Contractors are required to submit bid security with their proposal, and failure to do so will result in automatic disqualification. Evaluation criteria include compliance with prevailing wage regulations, worker's compensation requirements, and nondiscrimination policies. Interested parties are encouraged to submit questions through the eMACS Q&A Board, with the primary contact being Richele Parkhurst, reachable at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, Net 30, providing standard compensation timing for the selected contractor. The procurement documents include attachments such as routing and crack sealing specifications and prevailing wage rates, which bidders must thoroughly review. While no incumbent vendors are identified in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be a standard infrastructure maintenance project focusing on road surface preservation. The total project value is not explicitly stated, but the estimated crack sealing quantities suggest a moderate-scale infrastructure maintenance initiative. Contractors should note that all bidders must be prepared to demonstrate compliance with state procurement regulations, technical specifications, and professional standards for road maintenance services.