Smelter Ave Overpass Repair - Great Falls

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting bids for the repair of damages to the Smelter Ave Overpass, located in Great Falls, Cascade County. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with bid number MDT-314607-KM, focusing on three primary service line items: Repair Structure, Traffic Control, and Mobilization. The Repair Structure component requires a comprehensive approach involving all necessary materials, labor, and tools to complete the overpass repair work. Bidders must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry prior to contract execution and must submit bid security along with their proposal. The bid was released on March 17, 2022, with a submission deadline of March 31, 2022, at 2:00 PM MDT, and the requested service delivery is set for 30 days following contract award. Interested parties are required to submit bids through the eMACS system and must comply with various regulatory requirements including prevailing wage standards, worker's compensation regulations, and diesel fuel usage guidelines.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, potential bidders must meet several qualifications to be considered. Contractors will need to provide proof of insurance and demonstrate capability in transportation goods and services, building and construction services, and pavement preservation services. The procurement contact for this opportunity is Kolby Manderle, who can be reached at komanderle@mt.gov or +1 406-444-6365 for any questions or clarifications. Though a specific budget range is not detailed in the provided documentation, the project involves substantial infrastructure repair work, suggesting a significant potential contract value. The procurement is open to qualified contractors with appropriate expertise in transportation infrastructure repair and construction, with the ultimate goal of restoring the functionality and safety of the Smelter Ave Overpass in Great Falls.