Description
The State of Montana Natural Resource Damage Program is soliciting bids for the design‑build construction of the Gardiner Diversion Improvement Project, which includes removal of existing infrastructure, construction of a fish‑passable rock ramp, installation of fish screens, a flume, and full site reclamation on Warm Springs Creek near Anaconda, MT. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and will require compliance with Montana prevailing‑wage rules, a 10 % bid bond, and performance/pay‑surety bonds equal to 100 % of the contract amount.
• Scope includes demolition, earthwork, rock‑ramp and rip‑rap installation, temporary bypass channel, fish‑screen (FCA) installation, 8‑ft Parshall flume, and related hydraulic structures.
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference and site walk‑through on July 14 2026; bids must be submitted electronically by August 6 2026 2 PM MDT.
• Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, safety programs, insurance, bonds, and warranties; project duration is 130 calendar days with liquidated damages of $500 per day for late completion.
Attached files
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