BULLETIN BOARD
UPDATE TO BIDDING PROCESS EFFECTIVE 6/5/25 LETTING
Effective with the June 5, 2025 letting, the Bidder’s List file must be attached in AASHTOWare Project Bids and include the required information for the prime contractor and subcontractors that provided a quote for the project. There will be a tab in AASHTOWare Project Bids where the Bidder’s List will be uploaded, prior to bid submission. The Bidder’s List template is linked on our webpage under the “Bid Letting” heading or at the following link: BIDDER’S LIST. The DBE-SBE Bidding Requirements special provision will be effective with the June 5, 2025 letting: DBE-SBE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS SPECIAL PROVISION
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Kootenai River - 2M NW Troy, NHPB 1-1(121)11, UPN 10556000 - MDT declared an exigency on March 8, 2024, due to a critical finding after an inspection of the existing main span truss rocker bearings on the US-2 Bridge over the Kootenai River located 2 miles northwest of Troy. The purpose of this project is to replace the existing expansion rocker bearings at Pier 3 and Pier 6 and perform associated structural repairs to accommodate the new bearings. Also included are some minor bridge deck repairs and the replacement of three cracked stringer clip angles that connect the stringers to the floor beams that support the concrete deck on the main truss spans over the Kootenai River. This project will be in the June 26, 2025 bid letting.
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2025 Bulletin Board Requirements: Prime contractors are responsible for erecting a bulletin board prior to work commencing on the project. It must include all required notices and posters, plus the contract-specific wage rates and EEO Policy Statements for the Prime and all Subs. Work with the Engineering Project Manager / Maintenance Superintendent or their designee to identify the most appropriate format and location for the board given the unique aspects of the project. Encouraged locations include staging areas or adjacent to project roadways. Subcontractors must supply their EEO Policy Statement to Prime contractors. Full requirements and examples can be found in the BULLETIN BOARD RESOURCE GUIDE
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ZOOM MEETING INFO 4.24.25
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101 - SF 159 SE COLUMBUS SHLDER WID - May 15, 2025
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Submitted: Tuesday 06-MAY-2025 11:52 AM
Plan sheet No. 23 has been revised to correct an error and can be viewed at the following link: UPDATED SHEET 23
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Submitted: Thursday 24-APR-2025 12:57 PM
Company: Knife River
Contact: Darrin Tutino
Will there be any CAD .dwg, .dgn, or XML surface and alignments files provided for this project?
Answer
Submitted: Tuesday 06-MAY-2025 02:01 PM
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: Tuesday 06-MAY-2025 07:16 AM
Company: Martin Construction, Inc.
Contact: Jim Ouldhouse
Please provide the design files for the Columbus Shoulder Widening.
Answer
Submitted: Tuesday 06-MAY-2025 02:06 PM
Please see response to Question 1.
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Submitted: Tuesday 06-MAY-2025 08:50 AM
Company: Montana Fence
Contact: Eric Wutke
The fence plans call for 92 single panels. Is this because of right of way breaks? If so, how many of those single panels are part of a right of way break? Would the state consider putting the right of way breaks in their own bid item? The existing fence is mostly metal fencing. Would the state consider switching single and double panels as well as line fence styles to all metal. They will last indefinitely and our fire proof.
Answer
Submitted: Wednesday 07-MAY-2025 12:52 AM
The type of fencing will remain, it was negotiated between the landowners and MDT. Fence panels are an estimate of what it will take to complete the work. There are 28 Right of Way breaks on this project. A separate bid item for the R/W fence panels will not be added, bid any costs into the price per single panel.
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Submitted: Tuesday 06-MAY-2025 10:34 AM
Company: Alpine Sign Inc.
Contact: John
Please provide Sign Design Calculations for this project.
Answer
Submitted: Tuesday 06-MAY-2025 01:36 PM
The sign design files for the requested project are posted here: SIGN DESIGN CALCS
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Submitted: Wednesday 07-MAY-2025 08:22 AM
Company: Martin Construction, Inc.
Contact: Jim Ouldhouse
Special Provision 23
Please Verify that an approved mix design that has not expired using either PG 64-28 or PG 70-28 will be considered for the Commercial Mix 58H-34.
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Submitted: Wednesday 07-MAY-2025 03:13 PM
In accordance with SP 23, an unexpired, verified, and approved PG 70-28 or PG 64-28 mix design will be considered for transfer using the specified 58H-34 binder.
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Submitted: Wednesday 07-MAY-2025 06:30 PM
Company: Holden Excavating Inc
Contact: Carson Holden
Please clarify will the CAC need to be pugmilled? Also can you confirm whether the existing asphalt will need to be milled or removed prior to placing the special borrow?
102 - N 7TH AVE INT IMPROV-BOZEMAN AND N 7TH AVENUE - BOZEMAN - May 15, 2025
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Submitted: Friday 25-APR-2025 09:09 AM
Company: Western Systems
Contact: Tammy Berg
Please provide RAL Powder Coat Code for the Midnight Blue Finish for new signal standards & type 1-100 poles at the 3 intersections on 7th Ave.
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Submitted: Tuesday 29-APR-2025 08:05 AM
Use Philips Lumec Standard Color Code BE2TX or RAL 5011 (Stahlblau).
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Submitted: Monday 28-APR-2025 10:09 AM
Company: CK MAY EXCAVATING INC
Contact: Josh McKenzie
Can you please provide all design files including linework in .dwg and existing/finish surface data in .xml?
Answer
Submitted: Wednesday 30-APR-2025 08:50 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: Tuesday 06-MAY-2025 10:12 AM
Company: Alpine Sign Inc.
Contact: John
It appears that most OHD3 signs are not listed with correct sizes. Can MDT please review and advise.
Answer
Submitted: Tuesday 06-MAY-2025 01:31 PM
MDT reviewed the OHD3 sign sizes and they have been confirmed as correct. Bid the project as designed.
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Submitted: Tuesday 06-MAY-2025 10:09 AM
Company: Alpine Sign Inc
Contact: John
Please provide Sign Design Calculations for this project.
Answer
Submitted: Tuesday 06-MAY-2025 02:59 PM
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: Thursday 08-MAY-2025 12:32 PM
Company: Mountain West Holding Company
Contact: Chris Connors
As a follow up to the question regarding the street signs, please consider the following questions regarding the 48" tall signs. Has the Department confirmed that the structures these signs will mount to are adequate for the wind load of a 28 sf sign face? The 28sf signs are identified as flat aluminum (Refl XI) as opposed to Increment XI which would have wind beam bracing to provide a ridgid sign. Does the Department have a detail of how these signs are to be mounted that will offer enough support for the flat aluminum and not exceed allowable weight mounted on the mast arms? Would the Department consider changing the 48" tall signs to Incr XI?
103 - DENTON - E & W - May 15, 2025
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Submitted: Tuesday 06-MAY-2025 10:31 AM
Company: Alpine Sign Inc.
Contact: John
Please provide Sign Design Calculations for this project
Answer
Submitted: Tuesday 06-MAY-2025 02:08 PM
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.
104 - FOYS LAKE ROAD (S-503) - May 15, 2025
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Submitted: Friday 02-MAY-2025 11:01 AM
Company: LHC
Contact: Sam Weyers
Would MDT consider a Flex Time NTP of 09-08-25?
Answer
Submited: Tuesday 06-MAY-2025 10:07 AM
MDT considered this request and determined that the project will be bid as advertised.
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Submitted: Tuesday 06-MAY-2025 10:25 AM
Company: Alpine Sign Inc.
Contact: John
Please provide Sign Design Calculations for this project.
Answer
Submitted: Tuesday 06-MAY-2025 02:19 PM
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.
105 - 14TH AVE-HAVRE - May 15, 2025
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101 - FLATHEAD RIVER-3M NW BIG FORK - June 05, 2025
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Submitted: Friday 09-MAY-2025 03:26 PM
Company: Wadsworth Brothers Construction
Contact: Mark Miller
Can the department provide a new bid item for "Contractor Access" for barges or temporary work items for working in the river to construct the bridge? We prefer to not put these costs in multiple pay items.
102 - US 93 - N VICTOR & S RAVALLI - June 05, 2025
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103 - HOMESTAKE PASS PARKING AREA - June 05, 2025
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104 - SF229 GUARDRAIL DIST 2 & 3 - June 05, 2025
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105 - CLARK FORK - 1M NE BEARMOUTH - June 05, 2025
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