West Montana Street Improvements Project Invitation to Bid

The City of Kalispell is seeking qualified contractors to perform comprehensive improvements to West Montana Street between N Main Street and 1st Ave WN, including a short extension of 1st Ave WN. The work encompasses removal of existing surfacing, regrading, and reconstruction of the roadway, installation and replacement of curb and gutter, new sidewalks, ADA‑compliant ramps, adjustment of catch basins, and installation of a valley gutter. Bids must be submitted electronically via QuestCDN by the deadline, with a $42 electronic‑bid fee and a bid bond equal to 10 % of the bid amount. Contractors and any subcontractors must be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry at the time of bid submission. A pre‑bid meeting is scheduled but attendance is optional. The City will award the lowest responsible bid, subject to funding, prevailing‑wage requirements, performance bonds, insurance, and withholding tax obligations. • Scope: full street reconstruction, curb‑gutter, sidewalk, ADA ramps, drainage improvements. • Location: West Montana Street, Kalispell, MT (between N Main St and 1st Ave WN). • Bid submission: electronic only via QuestCDN, $42 fee, deadline 10/21/2026 3:00 PM. • Pre‑bid meeting: 10/14/2026 3:00 PM, City Hall conference room (optional). • Mandatory registrations: Montana DLI registration for contractor and all subcontractors. • Bond requirement: 10 % of bid amount; performance bond required if awarded. • Compliance: Montana Prevailing Wage Act, insurance, withholding tax. • Contact: Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk & Communications Manager, (406) 758‑7720.