Scrub Seal Lolo Pass Missoula Area

The Montana Department of Transportation is soliciting competitive bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for pavement preservation and highway maintenance services at Lolo Pass in the Missoula County area. The procurement opened on March 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT, with bids due by April 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT. The project scope encompasses four primary line items: Mobilization (1 lump sum), Type 1 Chips (69,755 square yards), Polymer Modified Rejuvenating Emulsion or PMRE (129.25 tons), and Traffic Control (1 lump sum), with material quantities identified as estimates. Bidders must submit all questions through the eMACS Q&A Board and must certify and submit bids through the eMACS system. Payment terms are established at Net 30 with 0% interest. All contractors are required to register with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry prior to contract execution and must comply with prevailing wage rates for highway work and nondiscrimination provisions under Montana Code Annotated 30-20-301. Bids totaling $150,000 or greater require bid security equal to 10% of the total bid amount, which must be uploaded with the bid submission.

This procurement does not appear to include specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to designated disadvantaged enterprises, though all contractors must comply with applicable state contract terms and conditions and nondiscrimination provisions. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. No site visits, bidders' conferences, or specific award dates are mentioned in the available documentation. Prospective bidders should note that bid amounts of $150,000 or greater will necessitate submission of bid security, suggesting the project award value may exceed this threshold. Inquiries regarding the solicitation should be directed to Krystelle Baranyai at kbaranyai@mt.gov.