Campus Water Distribution System Upgrades

The State of Montana’s Architecture & Engineering Division is soliciting sealed‑bid proposals for the design and engineering of upgrades to the campus water distribution system at Montana State University‑Billings. The scope covers engineering design, possible construction‑administration services, and related technical documentation for modernizing water infrastructure on a university campus. Bidders must submit a bid security equal to 10 % of the total bid and, if awarded, post performance and labor‑material securities equal to 100 % of the contract amount. The opportunity is open to firms with civil, mechanical, or utility‑engineering expertise, especially those experienced in campus or municipal water projects. • Pre‑bid walk‑through/site visit on April 21 2026 (recommended, not mandatory). • Final sealed‑bid submission due April 30 2026, 2:00 p.m. at the Architecture & Engineering Division office in Helena, MT. • Bid security required: 10 % of total bid; post‑award performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 % of contract value. • Full contract documents (specifications, drawings, forms) are available at no cost from Sanbell ([email protected]). • The project involves design/engineering of water distribution upgrades, requiring expertise in civil/utility engineering, hydraulic analysis, and possibly construction administration.