Silt Fence Removal Butte Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Silt Fence Removal in the Butte Area, a lump sum procurement solicitation that was opened on October 6, 2022, and is scheduled to close on October 26, 2022. The project requires comprehensive silt fence removal services, encompassing all necessary materials, labor, equipment, and incidental work, with a requested delivery date of June 30, 2023. Bidders must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry prior to contract execution and should be prepared to meet various compliance requirements. The primary contact for this solicitation is Richele Parkhurst, who can be reached at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243. Commodity codes for this procurement include fencing services and transportation-related contracted services, indicating the specialized nature of the work required. The solicitation documents include Silt Fence Removal Specifications and Davis Bacon Wage Rates, suggesting detailed technical requirements and prevailing wage standards for the project.

The procurement includes specific provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) guidelines and equal employment opportunity contract goals, signaling potential set-aside considerations for minority or disadvantaged vendors. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with federal aid contracted service provisions and meet registration requirements with the state labor department. Payment terms are established at net 30 days with 0% advance payment, and MDT reserves the right to award the contract to the next responsive contractor if registration is not completed in a timely manner. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the available documentation, the lump sum nature of the procurement suggests a defined project scope and budget. The attached wage rates and detailed specifications indicate a structured approach to contractor selection, with an emphasis on technical capability, compliance, and workforce standards. Contractors interested in this opportunity should carefully review the full solicitation documents, particularly the Silt Fence Removal Specifications and Davis Bacon Wage Rates, to ensure full understanding of the project requirements and potential financial implications.