Timber Removal US HWY 2 Milepost 177. 652 Kalispell Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDT-314317-RP for timber removal services along US Highway 2 at Milepost 177.652 near Kalispell. The procurement is a lump sum (LS) solicitation seeking specialized timber removal services, with the primary contact being Richele Parkhurst. The bid was released on September 13, 2021, with a firm submission deadline of October 4, 2021, at 2:00 PM MDT. Potential bidders are required to be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and must submit bid security with their proposal. Key documentation for the procurement includes Timber Removal Specifications, Prevailing Wage Rates, an Area Map, MDT Timber Contract, and Exhibit A. Commodity codes associated with the project encompass Forest Related Services, Agricultural Services, and Transportation Goods & Services, indicating a comprehensive scope of work.

Bidders must meet several critical qualifications, including contractor registration, contract performance security, comprehensive insurance requirements, worker's compensation compliance, and adherence to prevailing wage standards and nondiscrimination policies. The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Payment terms are structured with 0% initial payment and a net 30-day period, with transactions conducted in US Dollars. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the procurement suggests a focused, localized project with specific timber removal objectives. The procurement is being conducted through Sourcewell, a cooperative purchasing organization, which may provide additional flexibility for potential vendors in responding to the solicitation. Interested contractors should carefully review all attached documentation and ensure full compliance with MDT's comprehensive requirements before submitting their bid.