Whitetail Sediment Delivery Corrections

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) has issued a Limited Solicitation (LS) for the Whitetail Sediment Delivery Corrections project located in the Swan River State Forest, specifically targeting Whitetail and Upper Whitetail roads within Missoula County. The procurement seeks a contractor to complete comprehensive sediment corrective actions in the Cottonwood Creek Watershed, with commodity codes encompassing forest-related services including bridge repair, dozer and excavator piling, logging/cutting/thinning, road maintenance, and environmental reclamation. Bidders must submit a lump sum proposal electronically through the eMACS system, with email as the preferred communication method. The solicitation requires detailed review and acceptance of the draft contract, along with comprehensive contact and tax information. Key deadlines include a bid opening on June 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM MDT and a final closing date of June 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM MDT, with a contract term spanning from July 15, 2025 to September 30, 2026. Bidders must communicate exclusively with the designated procurement officer, Bryant Gauthier, following strict communication protocols.

The Limited Solicitation appears to have restricted participation, potentially indicating specific qualification requirements for potential bidders. While no explicit set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise provisions are detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement suggests a specialized project requiring technical expertise in environmental reclamation and forest infrastructure management. The contract term of 1.25 years indicates a substantial, focused intervention in the Swan River State Forest area. No incumbent vendors or specific budget ranges are explicitly stated in the available documentation. Interested contractors will need to demonstrate technical capability in sediment delivery corrections, road maintenance, and environmental restoration techniques. Potential respondents should carefully review all solicitation materials and ensure they meet the technical and administrative requirements outlined in the procurement documents.