Install Permanent Variable Message Signs on I-90

The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking bids to design, fabricate, and install permanent variable‑message signs (VMS) on Interstate 90. The contract covers full structural, electrical, and civil work, including drilled‑shaft foundations, overhead metal sign structures, three VMS units, conduit, copper conductors, pull‑boxes, traffic‑control, and revegetation. Bidders must meet Montana contractor registration, Davis‑Bacon prevailing‑wage, Buy‑America, and environmental (storm‑water and bald‑eagle protection) requirements, and submit a sealed bid by the deadline. • Scope: Install two sign structures with three VMS units, full electrical power and data cabling, and associated civil works. • Schedule: Bid open 7 Aug 2026, close 28 Aug 2026; all materials delivered by 30 June 2027; work completed no later than 30 June 2027. • Compliance: Must be registered with MT Dept. of Labor & Industry, provide 10 % bid security if bid ≥ $150k, adhere to Davis‑Bacon wage rates, and satisfy Buy‑America and environmental permits.