Contractor's System Project Question and Answer Forum

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Submitted: Wednesday 04-JUN-2025 10:12 AM
Company: Knife River Corporation- North Central
Contact: Michael Risty
Would it be possible to get copies of the design files for this project so that we can perform an independent earthwork analysis?
Answer
Submitted: Friday 06-JUN-2025 07:21 AM
The design files for the requested project are posted here: DESIGN FILES

The requested files do not represent the staked project but are only design files. The Department cannot guarantee the accuracy of the electronic data, particularly as it may be called up by your computer, nor does any data in these files supersede the data in the contract documents.

In addition, the Department will not make any revisions to the electronic files pertaining to the staked project, change ordered work, or changes that are made during construction to fit field conditions.

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Submitted: Friday 13-JUN-2025 11:34 AM
Company: Alpine Sign Inc
Contact: John
Please provide Sign Design Calculations for this project
Answer
Submitted: Monday 16-JUN-2025 07:42 AM
The sign design files for the requested project are posted here: SIGN DESIGN CALCS The requested files are only design files. The Department cannot guarantee the accuracy of the electronic data, particularly as it may be called up by your computer, nor does any data in these files supersede the data in the contract documents. In addition, the Department will not make any revisions to the electronic files prior to award. Changes needed via change ordered work, or changes that are made during construction to fit field conditions, will be provided at that time. See the requirements of Subsection 619.03.2.

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Submitted: Saturday 14-JUN-2025 02:09 PM
Company: Prince, Inc.
Contact: Mike Sharp
120 days is not enough time on this project based on the time sensitive components of the work. Particularly the irrigation related items. Please add 60 days of contract time to the project. Thank you.
Answer
Submitted: Wednesday 18-JUN-2025 09:10 AM
Special provision #2, Contract Time– Flex Time Proceed Date is hereby replaced with the Special Provision Contract Time. The working days will be 160 days and the notice to proceed will be issued with an effective date of September 15th, 2025. CONTRACT TIME

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Submitted: Monday 16-JUN-2025 08:15 AM
Company: Montana Fence
Contact: Jacob Wutke
1. From station 396+5 to Station 402+4 the plans call for 64 double braces. It is clear that this an intersection which does add braces. 64 doubles would be one every 10ft. We request the state to verify the quantity?
2. The state does not have a detail for metal right of way breaks. Does the state plan on using two singles or an offset double?
3. Could the state quantify how many right of way breaks there are and specify the method of construction.
4. Could the state make the right of way breaks it's own bid item? As it is neither a single nor a double and has it's own build.
Answer
Submitted: Tuesday 17-JUN-2025 07:12 AM
1. There is a typo on this quantity; it should be revised from 64 to 4.
Road plan sheet no. 26 has been revised to correct an error and can be viewed at the following link: UPDATED PLAN SHEET 26
Bid item # 607 100 385 FARM FENCE – PANEL/DOUBLE FM is hereby decreased to 20 EACH
An amendment will be issued; updated bid files will be posted.
2. Install steel double panels at R/W breaks offsetting the center post one foot to either side so that the property monument will not be disturbed.
3. The number of right-of-way breaks does not correlate directly with the fencing requirements on this project. Refer to the plan and profile sheets for depiction of the right-of-way line, including breaks. The Fencing summary frame designates the reaches along the new right-of-way receiving new fence.
4. No, see answer to question #2 above.

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Submitted: Tuesday 17-JUN-2025 02:13 PM
Company: Contech Engineered Solutions
Contact: McGwire Clem
Will A2000 (18" & 24") and Duromaxx (42") be approved alternates for the irrigation RCP and Siphon RCP?
Answer
Submitted: Thursday 19-JUN-2025 08:48 AM
RCP is the only culvert material allowed. Please bid the irrigation culverts as advertised.

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Submitted: Friday 20-JUN-2025 03:52 PM
Company: Battle Ridge
Contact: Cody Ham
Can MDT relax the qualifications for the line boring contractor? We have contacted 10 boring contractors in the state that don't know anyone that does, and about ten out of state, some international, companies that also don’t meet. Is there someone the state has in mind? It seems between bond, insurance, and the disincentives for being late that proper care will be taken to complete the work per the specifications.

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Submitted: Wednesday 11-JUN-2025 10:27 AM
Company: United Materials of Great Falls
Contact: Estimating
Would MDT allow the use of commercial mix with PG 58-28 (non modified oil) similar to what is being used on the Nyhagen Rd Path in Cut Bank due to the distance to Heart Butte from the nearest hot plant? It is difficult to haul and place plant mix utilizing modified oil when hauling 100+ miles.
Answer
Submitted: Monday 16-JUN-2025 02:36 PM
Bid item #401 020 122 COMMERCIAL MIX-PG 58V-34 is hereby deleted from the contract.
Bid item #401 020 057 COMMERCIAL MIX-3/8 IN PG 58-28 is hereby added to the contract with a quantity of 646 TONS.
Updated Plans Sheet 6 can be viewed here: SHEET 6
An amendment will be issued, updated bid files will be posted.

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Submitted: Friday 13-JUN-2025 11:37 AM
Company: Alpine Sign Inc
Contact: John
Please provide Sign Design Calculations for this project
Answer
Submitted: Thursday 19-JUN-2025 10:21 AM
The signs in the plans are MDT standard signs. If additional information is needed, please specify what information is needed as an additional question in the Q&A Forum.

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Submitted: Thursday 19-JUN-2025 07:23 AM
Company: Jeffery Contracting, LLC
Contact: George Friez
MDT has a sanding material stockpile site located on Highway 287 approximately 1 mile west of the Highway 191 and Highway 287 intersection. Would MDT make this site available to stockpile chips for the West Yellowstone - North project?
Answer
Submitted: Thursday 19-JUN-2025 10:16 AM
Storage will be allowed at this location. The successful bidder will need to contact MDT Maintenance Superintendent Cody Johnston at (406) 556-4705 to coordinate storage.

No Questions available for this project.