Scrub Seal/Chip Seal Tongue River Road

The Montana Department of Transportation is requesting sealed bids for a Scrub Seal/Chip Seal pavement preservation project on Tongue River Road, with bids due October 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MDT.

The scope encompasses five line items: mobilization (lump sum), Type 1 Chips (306,240 square yards, estimated), Polymer Modified Rejuvenating Emulsion (346 tons, estimated), Liquid Emulsified Asphalt Grade CHFRS-2P (224 tons, estimated), and traffic control (lump sum). All materials are required for delivery by June 18, 2027. Prevailing wage rates for highway construction in 2026 apply. Bidders must be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry prior to contract execution.

Bids totaling $150,000 or greater must include bid security equal to 10% of the total bid amount. Payment terms are Net 30 with 0% interest. Bid submission occurs through the eMACS system; sealed bids opened September 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MDT.

Bidders must comply with Montana's Single Point of Contact requirement, IFB General Information, State Terms and Conditions, and MDT Terms and Conditions. Questions and clarifications are directed to the eMACS platform, with primary contact Krystelle Baranyai at kbaranyai@mt.gov. Supporting documentation includes project specifications, project map, and applicable prevailing wage rates schedule.