Taft Stockpile Site – Sand/Salt Cover Structure

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking bids for the supply and construction of a Sand/Salt Cover Structure at the Taft Stockpile Site, located on I-90 near De Borgia in Mineral County. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) requires a lump sum total cost that encompasses all labor, materials, equipment, incidentals, and necessary local, county, and state building permits. The project has a service delivery target date of August 31, 2022, with bid opening on May 12, 2022, at 2:00 PM MDT and bid closing on June 17, 2022, at 2:00 PM MDT. Potential bidders must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and submit bid security with their proposal. The solicitation falls under commodity code 0515 for Building & Construction Services, with Michael Doherty serving as the primary contact point. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage rates, worker's compensation requirements, diesel fuel usage regulations, and nondiscrimination policies.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders will need to access project details, specifications, and drawings by Morrison-Maierle through the eMACS system, with any questions to be submitted through the eMACS Q&A Board. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, Net 30, with transactions conducted in US Dollars. While a specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation, the project involves constructing a comprehensive sand/salt storage structure, suggesting a substantial investment in infrastructure for the Montana Department of Transportation's maintenance operations. The successful bidder will be responsible for completing the structure within the specified timeline, ensuring compliance with all technical specifications and regulatory requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.