US-93 Adaptive Management Peterson Wetland Mitigation Site

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the US-93 Adaptive Management Peterson Wetland Mitigation Site project, a comprehensive environmental services procurement focused on wetland restoration and reclamation along the US-93 corridor. The solicitation was released on February 7, 2020, with a bid closing date of March 2, 2020, at 2:00 PM MST. Key deliverables include environmental reclamation services, with contractors required to submit a Quote Sheet, provide a valid Contractor Registration number, and comply with multiple federal and state regulatory requirements. Bidders must upload specific documentation, including Dark Money Declaration forms and proof of Department of Labor and Industry registration. The procurement encompasses environmental services, transportation-related goods and services, and construction-related environmental restoration activities. Evaluation criteria appear to prioritize compliance with federal and state regulations, including Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) contract requirements.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, with explicit EEO contract goals that may provide preferential consideration for qualifying firms. Contractors must comply with FHWA 1273 contract provisions and include documentation related to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe Project Service Agreement. The project will be funded through federal and state transportation infrastructure resources, with payment terms set at Net 30 and transactions conducted in US Dollars. Bidders are required to submit bid security and demonstrate compliance with administrative requirements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement is structured as a single job assignment (JA - Job) with contractors expected to provide total project costs via the Quote Sheet. The project is located in Flathead County, Montana, and appears to have specific environmental restoration objectives tied to the US-93 transportation corridor.