Waterborne Traffic Paint

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS) for Waterborne Traffic Paint on February 4, 2016, with a bid submission deadline of March 1, 2016. The procurement specifically sought two line items: NTPEP High Durable Waterborne Paint in yellow and white, each requested in 1-gallon quantities, to be delivered to various Department locations. Vendors were required to provide comprehensive details about paint manufacturer, formulation, resin, and cleanup solvents, and comply with multiple prerequisites including state contract terms, Secretary of State registration, and civil rights requirements. The solicitation was classified under commodity code 5035 for Transportation Goods & Services - Traffic Paint, with potential vendors instructed to submit questions through the Q&A Board or contact Procurement Officer Michael Doherty. Bidders were advised that manual bid submissions must include complete contact information to avoid disqualification, and the procurement included provisions for cooperative purchasing and paint sample submissions.

The bid had specific payment terms set at 0% with net 30 days and was ultimately awarded to Ennis Paint, Inc. for $18.01. While the documentation does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, the procurement followed federal aid commodity guidelines. The contract included provisions for potential cooperative purchasing, suggesting flexibility for other governmental entities to potentially utilize the contract. No specific incumbent vendors beyond the awarded contractor were mentioned in the documentation. The procurement process required vendors to demonstrate compliance with technical specifications and regulatory requirements, indicating a structured evaluation approach focused on paint quality, manufacturer credentials, and adherence to transportation infrastructure standards. The procurement represented a targeted acquisition of traffic paint to support Montana's transportation infrastructure maintenance and marking needs.