Teeppee Creek NW West Yellowstone Construction Plans and Specifications

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking consulting firms to prepare construction plans and specifications for the Teepee Creek crossing replacement project on US Highway 191 near West Yellowstone in Gallatin County. The project involves replacing failing double steel arch culverts with a new bridge, requiring comprehensive engineering services including bridge design, roadway design, geotechnical investigation, survey, environmental permitting, hydraulic analysis, public involvement, and right-of-way design. Proposals are due by March 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM MST, with consultant selection scheduled for April 2, 2025, and a scoping meeting planned for April 17, 2025. Evaluation of proposals will be based on three primary criteria: team qualifications (50 points), project approach (100 points), and past performance (30 points). To be eligible, firms must be licensed for professional engineering in Montana at the time of proposal submission and must complete at least 50% of the work themselves. The project requires a comprehensive approach to bridge replacement, addressing both engineering and environmental considerations for the Teepee Creek crossing.

While there are no specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals for this project, firms are encouraged to utilize DBE firms where applicable. The project has a construction budget goal of $2.2 million, with contracts to be administered on a cost-plus fixed fee basis with negotiated cost ceilings. Interested consultants must follow the submission instructions outlined in the Buyer Attachment and are not required to use the eMACS system. The single point of contact for questions is Kelly Williams, who can be reached at (406) 444-7961 or kwilliams@mt.gov. Payment terms are set at Net 30 with 0% discount, and there are no specific prerequisites for viewing or participating in the solicitation. The project represents a significant infrastructure improvement opportunity for the West Yellowstone area, focusing on replacing critical transportation infrastructure with modern, more effective crossing solutions.