Overlay and Chip Seal Lewistown East

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking qualified contractors to perform an overlay and chip‑seal pavement preservation project on the Lewistown East corridor. The work includes production and placement of a ¾‑in. commercial plant mix, cold milling, chip‑seal application, rumble strip installation, and associated traffic‑control and environmental protection measures. Bids must be submitted through the eMACS portal by the deadline, and any bid of $150,000 or more must include a 10 % bid security. • Scope includes 12,259 tons of hot‑mix asphalt (Grade S PG 64‑28), 123,552 sq yd of chip‑seal, cold‑milling, rumble strips (8.1 mi), and traffic‑control services. • Contractor must provide an Aquatic‑Resource Protection Plan, obtain air‑quality and storm‑water permits, and adhere to strict work‑day and holiday restrictions. • Completion deadlines: overlay work by August 14 2026; chip‑seal work by June 18 2027. • Mandatory compliance with Montana prevailing‑wage rates, nondiscrimination certification, and contractor registration with the state labor department. • All submissions, including bid security (if applicable), must be uploaded to eMACS; questions are to be posted on the eMACS Q&A board before the bid closing date.