Scrub Seal S-214 Santa Rita N Havre Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number MDT-316042-RP for a pavement preservation project known as the Scrub Seal S-214 Santa Rita N Havre Area. The project involves comprehensive road maintenance covering approximately 237,600 square yards across a 13.5-mile roadway stretch, requiring contractors to provide mobilization, Type 1 Chips, Polymer Modified Rejuvenating Emulsion (PMRE), and traffic control services. Specific technical requirements include applying PMRE at 0.44 gallons per square yard and Type 1 chips at 25 pounds per square yard, with work to be completed on or before August 31, 2025. Bid submission is through the eMACS system, with bids opening on 4/22/2025 at 2:00 PM MDT and closing on 5/13/2025 at 2:00 PM MDT. Contractors must provide bid security of 10% of the total bid amount for bids exceeding $150,000 and must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry prior to contract execution. Evaluation will likely focus on compliance with technical specifications, pricing, and adherence to state regulations including prevailing wage requirements and nondiscrimination policies.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with Montana's prevailing wage regulations, which include paying standard hourly wages and fringe benefits for highway construction occupations as detailed in the attached Prevailing Wage Rates document. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project requires contractors to have significant capabilities in road maintenance and pavement preservation services. The commodity codes include Transportation Goods & Services - Pavement Preservation Services and Highway Maintenance. Payment terms are set at 0% 0, Net 30, using US Dollars. Though specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project involves substantial material quantities including 237,600 square yards of surface treatment and 441 tons of Polymer Modified Rejuvenating Emulsion, suggesting a significant potential contract value. Contractors will be subject to liquidated damages for failing to complete work by the designated contract date, with working days calculated based on the ability to treat 80,000 square yards of roadway per day.