Scrub Seal Hysham West Billings Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Scrub Seal project located in the Hysham West Billings Area, focusing on pavement preservation services. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform specific highway maintenance tasks, with key line items including mobilization (1 lump sum), Type 1 Chips (95,785 square yards), Polymer Modified Rejuvenating Emulsion (185 tons), and traffic control (1 lump sum). Contractors must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry prior to contract execution and are required to submit bid security with their proposal. The solicitation requires compliance with prevailing wage rates, worker's compensation regulations, diesel fuel usage guidelines, and nondiscrimination policies. The bid was opened on 3/9/2020 and closed on 4/2/2020, with all bids sealed until the closing date. Bidders must thoroughly review attached documents including Hysham West Scrub Seal Specifications and Prevailing Wage Rates, and complete a Dark Money Declaration form as part of the bidding process.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must meet standard qualifications including proper registration, bid security submission, and compliance with state labor and environmental regulations. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project requires strict adherence to MDT's technical specifications and performance standards. The solicitation includes standard terms and conditions that bidders must accept, suggesting a structured evaluation process focused on technical capability, compliance, and pricing. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation, the detailed line items and project scope indicate a significant infrastructure maintenance investment. Prospective bidders should carefully review all attached documentation, particularly the specification documents and prevailing wage rate information, to ensure full compliance with MDT's requirements for this pavement preservation project.