Overlay and Chip Seal Belgrade Main Street Bozeman Area

The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking qualified contractors to perform an overlay and chip‑seal pavement preservation project on Belgrade Main Street in the Bozeman area. The work includes mobilization, cold milling of existing pavement, placement of a 3/4‑inch commercial plant mix (Grade S, PG 58V‑34), application of a CHFRS‑2P liquid emulsified asphalt chip‑seal, placement of Type 1 aggregate chips, and temporary traffic control. The contract is a fixed‑price, unit‑price solicitation with an anticipated completion deadline of 25 June 2026. Bidders must be registered with the Montana Department of Labor & Industry, provide bid security if the total bid is $150,000 or greater, and certify compliance with the state’s nondiscrimination and prevailing‑wage requirements. • Scope: 2,200 tons of plant mix, 22,256 sq yd of cold milling, 22,256 sq yd of chip‑seal (≈ 1 mile of 39‑ft roadway), 42 tons of Type 1 chips, traffic‑control services, and mobilization. • Schedule: Bids open 31 Mar 2026, close 20 Apr 2026; work must be finished by 25 Jun 2026, with milling/plant‑mix work completed within 5 working days and chip‑seal placed in 1‑2 days. • Requirements: Contractor registration (MT DOLI §§ 39‑9‑201/204), 10 % bid security for bids ≥ $150k, compliance with 30‑20‑301 nondiscrimination, Montana prevailing‑wage rates, and MPDES storm‑water permits where applicable.