Epoxy Paint Striping Great Falls Area

The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking qualified contractors to provide full‑service epoxy traffic‑paint striping for the Great Falls corridor. Work includes application of 4‑inch white and yellow epoxy stripes, replacement of symbols/words, and yellow curb markings on state‑maintained roadways. Quantities are estimated (5,372 gal white paint, 4,355 gal yellow paint, 44,356 sf of symbols/words, 46,941 lf of curb marking). The contract requires compliance with Buy‑America, Davis‑Bacon prevailing‑wage rules, and extensive environmental and safety standards. Work may not start before July 1 2026 and must be finished by September 30 2026, with night‑work limited to 7 p.m.–6:30 a.m. (Mon‑Fri) and excluded during specified weeks. All bids must be submitted through the eMACS system by the sealed‑until deadline. • Apply epoxy paint striping (white & yellow) and glass‑bead finish to approximately 244 mi of white and 198 mi of yellow lane lines. • Replace road symbols/words (≈44,356 sf) and install yellow curb markings (≈46,941 lf). • Meet strict requirements: Buy‑America certification, Davis‑Bacon wage rates, night‑work restrictions, winter shutdown (Nov 16 – Apr 15), and mandatory traffic‑control plans. • Provide manufacturer’s certificates, storm‑water permits, and weekly certified payrolls; submit bid security if total bid ≥ $150,000.