Epoxy Paint Striping Billings Area

The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking qualified contractors to apply epoxy‑based traffic‑paint striping in the Billings, MT area. The work includes surface preparation (light or heavy grinding), application of 4‑inch white and yellow epoxy stripes, and installation of symbols/words according to detailed specifications. Quantities are estimated at roughly 5,588 gal of white paint, 3,654 gal of yellow paint, and 18,343 sf of symbols, with all mobilization and traffic‑control costs considered incidental to the line‑item pricing. The contract requires compliance with Davis‑Bacon prevailing‑wage rates, EEO goals, Buy‑America requirements, and strict environmental and safety standards. Work may not begin until July 1 2026 and must be completed by October 2 2026, with a mandatory winter shutdown from November 16 2026 to April 15 2027. • Apply epoxy traffic paint (white & yellow) in 4‑inch stripes and symbols/words over estimated 254 mi of roadway. • Perform required surface grinding, cleaning, and traffic‑control measures; provide glass‑bead reflective material. • Meet Davis‑Bacon wage rates, EEO contract goals, Buy‑America compliance, and environmental permit (MS4/MPDES) requirements. • Submit unit‑price bids via eMACS; provide 10 % bid security if total bid ≥ $150,000; adhere to a July 1 – Oct 2, 2026 work window.