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201 - BOZEMAN HILL - EAST, SF229 D2 I-90 STRIPING 6 IN - June 27, 2024
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Questions
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Submitted: Friday 31-MAY-2024 02:24 PM
Company: CK MAY EXCAVATING INC
Contact: Josh McKenzie
1.) The plans call out the Stripe Grooving quantity of 225,380 LNFT and the bid quantity calls out 932,123 LNFT. Can you please clarify. 2.) Does MDT have any geotechnical report, bore logs, or rock classification for the rock outcrop that can be provided?
Answer
Submitted: Thursday 06-JUN-2024 03:59 PM
1.) The bid quantity for Stripe Grooving is confirmed at 932,123 LNFT. Please refer to Special Provision 35. Contract Quantities in addition to the plans for total bid quantities.
2.) Attached are PDF Files of the available project alignment and/or structures geotechnical report(s), geotechnical report supplements, and geotechnical laboratory summaries. There is remaining geotechnical information that is voluminous and very difficult to compile in a concise manner. Contractors are welcome to come to MDT Headquarters to inspect rock samples taken for the project that are stored here or to look through the complete set of Geotechnical field investigation notes, laboratory testing, analytical, or other data in our project files. It should be noted that the project may have undergone significant changes during the design process after the original geotechnical report and supplements were issued. Thus, some of the information contained in these documents may be out of date or not applicable with regard to the advertised project. Some of the changes include, but are not limited to: Project splits (for funding, ROW issues, etc.) alignment and grade changes; and changes due to environmental factors (sensitive areas, etc.). The documents can be found at: GEOTECH REPORT
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Submitted: Tuesday 11-JUN-2024 01:32 PM
Company: Riverside Contracting, Inc.
Contact: Dwayne K Rehbein
Will MDT change this project to a Flex NTP of January 1, 2025? The current NTP is difficult do to with existing schedules and workloads.
Answer
Submitted: Wednesday 19-JUN-2024 08:46 AM
The NTP is hereby changed to a Flex NTP of November 16, 2024.
Special Provision 2. Contract Time is hereby replaced with the following special provision: CONTRACT TIME-FLEX TIME PROCEED DATE
UPDATED: 20-JUN-2024 03:30 PM
Special Provision 3. Expedited Notice to Proceed is hereby rescinded.
Special Provision 19. Railroad Coordination and Flagging is hereby replaced with the following Special Provision: RR COORDINATION AND FLAGGING
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Submitted: Wednesday 12-JUN-2024 05:02 PM
Company: Riverside Contracting, Inc.
Contact: Dwayne K Rehbein
Please post the projected EPM for the State of Montana.
Answer
Submitted: Wednesday 19-JUN-2024 12:47 PM
The EPM for this project has not yet been determined.
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Submitted: Monday 17-JUN-2024 10:46 AM
Company: CK MAY EXCAVATING INC
Contact: Josh McKenzie
SP 19. states the railroad flagging contract can take between 8-12 weeks for completion. This puts the start of rock work at mid September or October. Can a Flex NTP be added to the project or an additional 60 days added to give the contractor the ability to complete some portion of the project this year and still have time for work next year depending on the variables of the railroad flagging and weather on the Bozeman Hill.
Answer
Submitted: Monday 24-JUN-2024 08:01 AM
Please see the response to Question #2.
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Submitted: Tuesday 18-JUN-2024 11:40 AM
Company: CK MAY EXCAVATING INC
Contact: Josh McKenzie
Will the blasting subcontractor be required to be on the Prequalified List with only one blasting contractor and one supplier on the MDT Prequalified list as of 6.18.24?
Answer
Submitted: Wednesday 19-JUN-2024 08:30 AM
Yes, the blasting subcontractor will be required to be on MDT’s Prequalified Blasting Contractor List at the time the work is performed.
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Submitted: Tuesday 18-JUN-2024 11:46 AM
Company: Four Beers Inc. dba Stillwater Excavating
Contact: Greg Russell
Can the West Bound Driving Lane in the rock excavation area be closed to allow room for a debris catchment berm? Does the State have a spec. or minimum requirements for a catchment berm. Could more project time be added to allow for the rock excavation and cleanup activities?
Answer
Submitted: Thursday 20-JUN-2024 08:41 AM
Detail sheet 20 provides the detail for the driving lane closure in the rock excavation area. MDT does not have a specification of minimum requirements for a catchment berm. No additional contract time will be added for excavation and cleanup. Any damage to the roadway will be repaired at the contractor’s expense.
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Submitted: Tuesday 18-JUN-2024 01:08 PM
Company: Vaisala
Contact: Adam Goldie
Under REMOTE WEATHER MONITORING SYSTEM [IM 90-6(151)319] The specs on section 41 page 24 state an existing precipitation sensor. We pulled up pictures from Google Earth but can't seem to determine what model the precipitation sensor is. Can you tell us the precipitation sensor model? Can you confirm the camera is an Axis PTZ? The specs state a fixed camera (section 41 page 24 to page 25), but upon review of the site, it looks to be an Axis PTZ camera. REMOTE WEATHER MONITORING SYSTEM [IM 90-6(151)319] A. Description. An existing Remote Weather Information System (RWIS) is located at approximately I-90 westbound RP 321.2, and includes roadway surface sensors, a subsurface probe, conduits, pull boxes, cable, RPU, tower, tower foundation, windspeed/ direction sensor, precipitation sensor, temperature/relative humidity sensor, fixed camera, and 120/240v AC electrical service. This project will abandon in place the existing surface sensor and its cable, replace it with one (1) new surface sensor in the roadway at approximately the same location, and upgrade the existing RPU to interface with the new surface sensor.
Answer
Submitted: Tuesday 25-JUN-2024 08:57 AM
The existing RWIS at approximately westbound RP 321.2 does not have a precipitation sensor and has a PTZ camera manufactured by Axis. Special Provision 41. Remote Weather Monitoring System is hereby replaced with the following special provision: REMOTE WEATHER MONITORING SYSTEM
202 - JCT MT 59-NORTHEAST (S-489) - June 27, 2024
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Amendments
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Submitted: Tuesday 25-JUN-2024 12:45 PM
An Amendment has been posted for this project: AMENDMENT
To download the amendment bid files: Bid Express
Clarifications
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Submitted: Wednesday 26-June-2024 4:57 PM
The RCB and appurtenances noted on Sheet 14 are not furnished by the Department. The note on sheet 14 should match the note on sheet 15 below the DIMENSIONS table. No updated plan sheet will be posted.
Questions
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Submitted: Monday 17-JUN-2024 10:34 AM
Company: Alpine Sign
Contact: John O'Brien
Signing Summary Sheet S4 does not define the makeup of Delineator Type 1. Is this information shown somewhere else in the plan?
Answer
Submitted: Thursday 20-JUN-2024 10:06 AM
Reference Subsection 619.03.1.H and I for definitions of type 1 vs type 2 delineators.
Estimated quantities of delineators are as follows:
Type A: 216
Type D: 17
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Submitted: Monday 17-JUN-2024 10:43 AM
Company: Alpine Sign
Contact: John O'Brien
Signing Summary Sheet S2 Station 0.084 RT lists a 7' wide Sheet Aluminum sign going on a single 5" wood post. Please clarify the intent with this location.
Answer
Submitted: Thursday 20-JUN-2024 10:09 AM
The Sign at 0.084 RT (G489-09A) are to be supported on two (2) 4-inch diameter poles. Clearance is to remain the same, the X post is estimated to be 13.0’, and the Y post is estimated to be 13.9’ with a 7’ mounting height. This will result in a quantity change of -14’ of 5” diameter pole, and +28’ of 4” diameter pole.
Updated plan sheets S1-S4 are included here: S1 – S4
The following bid item quantity is revised:
Bid Item 619010480 POLES-TREATED WOOD 4 IN – LNFT = 276
Bid item 619010490 POLES -TREATED WOOD 5 IN – LNFT = 498
An amendment will be issued, updated bid files will be posted
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Submitted: Friday 21-JUN-2024 10:45 AM
Company: Century Companies, Inc.
Contact: Estimating Estimating
Is there a designated ownership or person the contractor is supposed contact to dispose of millings generated on the project?
Answer
Submitted: Monday 24-JUN-2024 11:01 AM
Salvage all millings not incorporated into the project to the Custer County yard at MM 2.9 on 59 N. Contact Ward Weischedel two weeks prior to work at (406)232-1970.
203 - SF189 PVMT MARKINGS D3 - June 27, 2024
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Questions
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Submitted: Friday 21-JUN-2024 06:56 AM
Company: HighMark Traffic Services, Inc.
Contact: Bradley Meyer
Can MDT explain where the paint is to be installed on this project?
Answer
Submitted: Friday 21-JUN-2024 02:04 PM
Paint is to be used as temporary paint where the grinding obliterates a stripe or word/symbol that cannot be replaced before the end of the work shift.
204 - GREAT FALLS URBAN PAVE PRES - June 27, 2024
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An Amendment has been posted for this project: AMENDMENT
To download the amendment bid files: Bid Express™ Secure Internet Bidding
Clarifications
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Submitted: Wednesday 12-JUNE-2024 1:30 PM
Special Provision #17, Railroad Coordination and Flagging is hereby rescinded and replaced with the linked Railroad Coordination and Flagging special provision. The phone number listed in the special provision has been updated to: 817-352-1048. RAILROAD SPECIAL
Questions
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Submitted: Thursday 06-JUN-2024 10:57 AM
Company: United Materials of Great Falls, Inc.
Contact: David Anderson
Will MDT change to a the Flex NTP of September 30, 2024? The current NTP dates does not allow enough time between the award date to comply with SP# 17, Railroad Coordination and Flagging. If the railroad will take 8-12 weeks to issue a permit, a later NTP is needed. The Flex NTP would allow the contractor to start earlier if the railroad permit is obtained sooner than 12 weeks.
Answer
Submitted: Thursday 06-JUN-2024 03:17 PM
Special Provision #2, Contract Time is hereby rescinded and replaced with the linked special, Contract Time – Flex Time Proceed Date. The Notice to Proceed is changed to a Flexible Notice to Proceed of September 30, 2024. FLEX NTP
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Submitted: Tuesday 18-JUN-2024 07:49 PM
Company: Montana Lines, Inc.
Contact: Estimating
Weights and symbols indicated in the signing tables suggest the square perforated supports would not be installed in slip bases. Please clarify.
Answer
Submitted: Wednesday 19-JUN-2024 11:42 AM
The 2.5" square perforated sign posts do not require slip bases.
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Submitted: Wednesday 19-JUN-2024 03:25 PM
Company: www.unitedmaterialsgtf.com
Contact: David Anderson
Would MDT consider chip seal in lieu of scrub sealing or the use of PMRE oil without the scrub broom attachment? We foresee several issues scrub sealing with the scrub broom attachment in town.
1) When scrub sealing, there is a "pool" of oil that the broom pulls along with it - on the edges this oil is discharged to the side of the road. In town, it would be discharged into curb and gutters, valley gutters and/or inlet structures.
2) There are several manholes and valve boxes along these routes. The scrub broom will hit and dislodge any temporary covers installed to protect the manholes/valve boxes resulting in the MH/VB getting scrub sealed over.
Answer
Submitted: Friday 21-JUN-2024 10:50 AM
No. Use an appropriate application rate and operation to ensure no emulsion runs off into the gutter. The “wave” is necessary to ensure enough material and to maintain a slight hydraulic head to ensure the emulsion penetrates as it is “scrubbed” or pushed into the cracks. Ensure any temporary covers of utilities remain in place during scrub seal operations. Include those costs in the bid.
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Submitted: Thursday 20-JUN-2024 02:24 PM
Company: Montana Lines, Inc.
Contact: Estimating
To expand on Question and Answer #2: will the slip base bid item be removed? If not, please clarify what it is to be used for.
Answer
Submitted: Monday 24-JUN-2024 10:55 AM
Bid item 619010770 SQ TUBLR SLIP BASE BKWY-3IN is hereby deleted from the contract. An amendment will be issued. Updated Bid Files will be provided. SHEET S-1.
101 - E OF ZURICH - HARLEM - July 18, 2024
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Questions
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Submitted: Monday 24-JUN-2024 09:20 AM
Company: Schellinger Construction Co., Inc.
Contact: Grant Roberts
In regards to the existing bridge over Thirty Mile Creek on Main Street North in Harlem, structure #6446. The posted weight limit indicates vehicle type single unit 4-7 axles 25 ton load limit. We have been told by another state source the load limit for this bridge is 25 ton for all vehicle types. With possible gravel pit sources that will require crossing this bridge for a haul route to this project would MDT please clarify if standard legal load Tractor + Trailer vehicle type can haul over this bridge.
Answer
Submitted: Friday 28-JUN-2024 11:38 AM
Bridge ID 06446 is posted with a single silhouette sign, which is applicable to single-unit vehicles. The posting limits the maximum gross vehicle weight of single-unit vehicles with 4, 5, 6, or 7 axles to 25 tons.
It does not apply to tractor-trailer combinations (e.g. typical semi-truck). Truck + trailer combinations with power units that consist of a single-unit vehicle should not exceed single silhouette limitations.
102 - TOWNSEND-SOUTH, TOSTON-SOUTH, & THREE FORKS-NORTH - July 18, 2024
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Questions
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Submitted: Friday 28-JUN-2024 01:25 PM
Company: Riverside Contracting, Inc.
Contact: Cale Fisher
Please clarify why a railroad flagging agreement is required per SP #17. The cost of work on RR ROW is $0 and there is no at grade crossing on the project.
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Submitted: Friday 28-JUN-2024 03:53 PM
Company: Riverside Contracting, Inc.
Contact: Cale Fisher
Will MDT consider changing the Flex NTP to April 15, 2025?
103 - I-15 CULVERT SHELBY - July 18, 2024
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Questions
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Submitted: Tuesday 25-JUN-2024 03:24 PM
Company: Bridger Precast LLC
Contact: Tim Anderson
Will you consider either a single cell 20 x 10 four sided box culvert or a longer span three sided box culvert?
Answer
Submitted: Wednesday 26-JUN-2024 03:31 PM
The Department has considered and ruled out a single cell 20 x 10 four-sided box culvert or a longer span three-sided box culvert.
302 - BILLINGS DISTRICT ADA UPGRADES - August 07, 2024
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Submitted: Wednesday 21-FEB-2024 02:49 PM
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting design and construction services for the Design-Build project identified below. The advertisement for Requests for Qualifications has been opened and Contractor and consultant teams (Firms) are encouraged to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) response electronically by 11:00 a.m., local time on March 20, 2024.
Project Name: Billings District ADA Upgrades
Project No.: CM STWD(981)
Control No.: 10431000
Billings District project to upgrade existing pedestrian crossing push buttons, curb ramps, sidewalks, and approaches in order to help bring corridors into compliance with ADA standards. Additionally, some new pedestrian facilities may be constructed (where none exist today). Locations include: 1st Avenue North (N-43) and 1st Avenue South (U-7111) in Lewistown; Main Street (N-4) in Bridger; and King Avenue West (N-111) in Billings.
The project RFQ and attachments can be found at the following link: RFQ & ATTACHMENTS
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Submitted: Monday 08-APR-2024 03:20 PM
Shortlisting and release of the RFP has been delayed for completion of the Environmental Document. Firms will be notified of the new solicitation schedule when that information is available.
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Submitted: Friday 19-APR-2024 10:24 AM
The Cultural Resources Report has been completed by MDT staff and submitted to SHPO on 4/15/24. MDT expects to receive SHPO concurrence by 5/15/24 and will complete the Edoc shortly thereafter. We are targeting the release of the RFP to the Firms by the end of May. Once SHPO concurrence is received, MDT will update the firms with a more precise RFP release date through the Q&A Forum. Due to the delay, MDT is shortening the Technical Proposal development period to 7 weeks.
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Submitted: Thursday 20-JUN-2024 02:43 PM
The pre-proposal meeting minutes are found here.
Amendments
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Clarifications
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Questions
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Submitted: Wednesday 15-MAY-2024 02:53 PM
Company: DOWL
Contact: Doug Enderson
Can MDT provide as-built electrical drawings for the signalized intersections scoped for Separate Pedestrian Tactile Push Buttons before the RFP release?
Answer
Submitted: Monday 20-MAY-2024 03:06 PM
Please find the requested as-builts linked here. The firms are responsible for verifying the provided as-builts. MDT is not responsible for any errors or omissions contained within the as-builts provided.
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Submitted: Monday 10-JUN-2024 10:40 AM
Company: Century Companies, Inc.
Contact: Estimating
On the Lewistown portion of this project at areas numbered 12 & 13 of the scoping map, there is an existing vault under at least a portion if not all, the mid-block sidewalk to be replaced. This vault is not reference on any of the scoping maps, RFP, or RFQ. It is a fairly significant sized vault that has concrete beams that tie the building and foundation wall outside of the sidewalk together. These beams are also incorporated into the sidewalk.
1. Is this work to be incorporated into the pricing and design of the proposal or will it be paid as force account?
2. In our research the building-owner has also indicated that they would like the vault area to remain in place and not be filled in. They would like the glass brick to be completed to let the natural light in as many of the old vaults used to have. Can the department please advise if the vault must be filled in or if it is to be designed to keep the area under the new sidewalk open? The costs and approach may be very different depending on the direction we receive.
Answer
Submitted: Thursday 27-JUN-2024 02:48 PM
The vault at 101 W Main Street, Lewistown is to be filled and covered with this project. MDT is currently working through an Edoc re-evaluation to include work at this location. Narrative for the remediation plan should be included in the Technical Proposal in the Project Understanding and Approach section. One additional 8.5x11” sheet may be included in section V.B.3, bringing the Project Understanding and Approach total to 15 pages. Firms may also include this as the third, discretional option in the sub-section Design Concepts if they choose. The allowable 11x17” sheet count will not change. Design and construction of this work shall also be included in Bid Price Proposals.
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Submitted: Monday 17-JUN-2024 04:05 PM
Company: Century Companies, Inc.
Contact: Estimating
Items #30 and #31 on the scoping map for Billings appear to have been already completed on another project. Are we still to include these two locations in our proposal?
Answer
Submitted: Tuesday 18-JUN-2024 09:51 AM
The ADA ramp and detectable warning device along Mullowney Lane at the I-90 Business Loop Westbound Offramp thru- and left-turn lanes in Billings (items 30 and 31 on the Billings scoping maps) have been completed with another project. The work at these locations is removed from the project.
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Submitted: Thursday 27-JUN-2024 03:01 PM
Company: DOWL
Contact: Doug Enderson
In Billings, is splicing acceptable within the pull boxes? MDT typically does not allow splicing, as the traffic signal cable needs to run continuously from the controller to the terminal block in the respective appurtenance. The push-button cabling currently exists but could be spliced to fire the new pushbuttons. Our experience within Billings at intersections with rigid conduit is that it has collapsed due to corrosion. Pulling new conductors from the controller to each corner will likely require boring new conduit, thus significantly increasing the price of the project.
Answer
Submitted:Thursday 27-JUN-2024 03:35 PM
MDT does not accept splicing in pull-boxes.
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Submitted: Thursday 27-JUN-2024 03:12 PM
Company: DOWL
Contact: Doug Enderson
Please clarify the scope of #12 and #16 [of the Billings Scoping Map]. The scope calls for ped push buttons but the intersection is not signalized.
Answer
Submitted: Thursday 27-JUN-2024 03:44 PM
Pedestrian push buttons are not to be included at #12 and #16 of the Billings Scoping Map.
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Submitted: Thursday 27-JUN-2024 03:17 PM
Company: DOWL
Contact: Doug Enderson
Please clarify the scope of #14 [of the Billings Scoping Map. The pedestrian refuge island has a luminaire and lighting pull box. Can it remain and be made into an ADA-compliant refuge island?
Answer
Submitted: Friday 28-JUN-2024 12:47 PM
The pedestrian refuge island located at the south leg of the intersection of Grant Rd with King Ave W, Billings can remain and be constructed to ADA compliancy. This element should be included in the Technical and Bid Price Proposals and will be designed and constructed with the project.
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Submitted: Thursday 27-JUN-2024 03:22 PM
Company: DOWL
Contact: Doug Enderson
A pedestrian refuge island existed on the south leg of the King Ave W and Overland Ave intersections in Billings. The current pedestrian ramps and pavement markings align with the historic refuge island. Can the refuge island be re-established as part of this project?
Answer
Submitted: Friday 28-JUN-2024 12:45 PM
A pedestrian refuge island on the south leg of the intersection of King Ave W and Overland Ave will not be considered for this project.
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Submitted: Thursday 27-JUN-2024 03:30 PM
Company: DOWL
Contact: Doug Enderson
Please clarify the scope of #30 and #31 [of the Billings Scoping Map]: Ramps and domes were added to a recent project. The ramp and ped button placement are not ADA-compliant.
Answer
Submitted: Thursday 27-JUN-2024 03:46 PM
Items #30 and #31 of the Billings Scoping map have been constructed and are not to be included in this project.
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Submitted: Thursday 27-JUN-2024 03:32 PM
Company: DOWL
Contact: Doug Enderson
In Lewistown, Is the intent to replace the full midblock sidewalk width in the scoped areas or ensure an ADA-compliant path within the scoped area? Does the full width need to be ADA-compliant?
Answer
Submitted: Thursday 27-JUN-2024 03:50 PM
All of the mid-block in Lewistown is to be replaced at full-width.
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Submitted: Thursday 27-JUN-2024 03:36 PM
Company: DOWL
Contact: Doug Enderson
Please clarify the scope of #38 [of the Bridger Scoping Map]. Should this be one ramp?
Answer
Submitted: Thursday 27-JUN-2024 03:53 PM
Firms are to construct two ramps at #38 of the Bridger Scoping Map.
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Submitted: Thursday 27-JUN-2024 03:46 PM
Company: Marvin and Associates
Contact: Bob Marvin
The intersection of King Avenue West with the access form King Avenue West, east of Overland Avenue is not signalized and the right turn radii on that access are very large with higher speeds for vehicles entering and exiting the access. When considering the excessive length of the pedestrian crossing at that location, … [is] it desirable to install pedestrian actuated Rapid Flashing Beacons?
Answer
Submitted: Friday 28-JUN-2024 12:42 PM
An RRFB will not be considered at the intersection of King Avenue West with Mullowney Ln in Billings.
501 - DAR STRUCTURES - LEWISTOWN AREA - July 22, 2024
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Submitted: Friday 22-MARCH-2024 01:01 PM
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting design and construction services for the Progressive Design-Build project identified below. Contractor and consultant teams (Firms) are encouraged to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) response electronically by 11:00 a.m., local time on April 24, 2024.
Project Name: DAR STRUCTURES – LEWISTOWN AREA
Project No: STPB STWD 944
Control No: 10276000
Bridge Program project to replace eleven (11) aging and deteriorating bridges in Fair/Poor Condition with new bridges or culverts. The majority of the structures (8) were identified as needing replacement in the Malmstrom AFB Timber Bridges scoping report. The remaining bridges were nominated to complete replacements along the MT-81 corridor. Some roadway and approach work will be necessary to tie the new structures into existing alignments.
The project RFQ and attachments can be found at the following link: RFQ & ATTACHMENTS
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Submitted: Thursday 28-MAR-2024 03:11 PM
See below for the Revised Schedule:
| Date | Event |
3/22/2024 |
RFQ Advertisement Date |
4/22/2024 |
Q&A Forum Closes for SOQ Questions |
4/24/2024 |
SOQ Response Due Date |
5/15/2024 |
Short List Date |
5/15/2024 |
RFP Issue Date |
5/29/2024 |
Pre-Proposal Meeting |
6/19/2024 |
Q&A Forum Closes for Technical Proposal and Price Proposal Questions |
6/26/2024 |
Technical Proposal Due Date |
7/17 & 7/18 |
Interviews |
7/22/2024 |
Price Proposal Due Date by 11:00 AM local time |
7/22/2024 |
Price Proposal Opening |
| 7/30/2024 | Award Date |
| 8/13/2024 | Initial Preconstruction Phase Notice to Proceed (anticipated) |
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Submitted: 09-MAY-2024 08:01 AM
Short Listed Firms
-Frontier West with HDR
-Sletten Construction with Morrison-Maierle, Inc.
-Sundt with Jacobs and TD&H
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Submitted: Tuesday 04-JUNE-2024 10:04 AM
All interviews will be held on July 17th, 2024. The following is the order of the interviews.
Interview #1, 9am, Frontier West with HDR
Interview #2, 12pm, Sletten Construction with Morrison-Maierle
Interview #3, 3pm, Sundt with Jacobs and TD&H
No pre-proposal questions were received, no minutes will be posted.
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Submitted: Wednesday 19-JUN-2024 09:05 AM
All Technical Proposals are due by 11:00 am on June 26, 2024.
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Submitted: Friday 21-JUN-2024 08:52 AM
For information purposes only: Attached are the interview format and questions from the 8008000 POST CREEK HILL CM/GC Project. These are provided as an example of the type of format that may be used and the types of questions that may be asked in the DAR STRUCTURES-LEWISTOWN AREA Progressive Design Build interviews.
Amendments
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Clarifications
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Questions
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Submitted: Wednesday 27-MAR-2024 02:27 PM
Company: Sundt Construction
Contact: Jasen Bennie
SOQ Submission Date Question:
With spring break upon us in the next week, we need additional time to get the SOQ submitted. The original date the RFQ was going to be released was perfect but with it pushing, it falls within a time period where, with spring break, we only have a little over 2 weeks to put the SOQ together. Please consider pushing the SOQ date a another week or two.
Answer
Submitted: Thursday 28-MAR-2024 03:33 PM
MDT will grant a one-week extension for submittal of the Statement of Qualifications. Reference the revised advertisement schedule posted in the Notifications Section (#2)
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Submitted: Friday 29-MAR-2024 04:48 PM
Company: Kiewit Infrastructure Co.
Contact: Chris Maunder
Would MDT be able to provide a draft of the Progressive Design Build Contract referenced in the RFQ during the RFQ advertisement period? As the first PDB opportunity issued by MDT, understanding the Contract in combination with the RFQ advertisement will support a more complete understanding of the General Scope of Work details in Section 1.2 specifically page 5 Part 1.
Answer
Submitted: Tuesday 02-APR-2024 07:20 AM
The PDB Contract is currently under final development and will not be available until the RFP is distributed. A copy will be included in the RFP that is issued to the short-listed Teams.
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Submitted: Friday 05-APR-2024 03:48 PM
Company: Frontier West LLC
Contact: Kris Anderson
Will MDT publish or provide through public information requests the SOQ responses prior to NTP?
Answer
Submitted: Thursday 11-APR-2024 07:30 AM
No, following the award of the contract to the best-value team, the proposers may request a debrief and or comments on their SOQ, Proposal, and Interview. MDT will not share any scores or comments prior to the contract award.
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Submitted: Friday 05-APR-2024 03:48 PM
Company: Frontier West LLC
Contact: Kris Anderson
The RFQ mentions project specific insurance. Would MDT please clarify the intent for project specific insurance and which insurance requirements need to be met by the contractor vs the design consultant?
Answer
Submitted: Thursday 11-APR-2023 07:36
No proof of project specific insurance is required as part of the SOQ. If MDT and the Firm determine that project specific insurance will provide value to the project, the coverage amounts, and costs will be determined as part of Preconstruction Services and the cost of project specific insurance will be paid by MDT. See below for edits to Section 3.2.2 of the RFQ. The Proposer may meet requirements for evidence of insurability through subcontractors as determined appropriate by the Proposer.
3.2.2 Insurance Requirements
The SOQ shall include evidence of insurability. This may be satisfied by providing either a certificate of insurance evidencing current policies, or written evidence from an insurance company or broker indicating that the Proposer can obtain the following types of insurance: Commercial General Liability, Auto Liability, and Workers’ Compensation / Employer’s Liability.
The Proposer shall also provide evidence in the SOQ of their ability to obtain Professional Liability Insurance covering errors and omissions in the amount of $1,000,000.00. Evidence will be in the form of a letter from an insurer, or a Montana Resident Agent for an insurer, indicating ability to provide such insurance. The insurer must be licensed to do business in the State of Montana.
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Submitted: Friday 05-APR-2024 03:50 PM
Company: Frontier West LLC
Contact: Kris Anderson
Would MDT provide clarification on the purpose of having the Traffic Control Manager as a Key Person?
Answer
Submitted: Thursday 11-APR-2024 07:40 AM
It is vital to schedule construction and provide work zone traffic control that will provide protection, safety, convenience, and mobility of the travelling public, as well as the protection and safety of construction personnel. The Traffic Control Manager will be a Key Personnel ensuring that traffic management is addressed throughout the design and construction of the project. The Traffic Control Manager does not need to be exclusive to the Firm.
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Submitted: Monday 08-APR-2024 09:49 AM
Company: Frontier West LLC
Contact: Kris Anderson
Within the Key Personnel Table there is a requirement for the Environmental Manager to be directly reporting to both the project PM and MDT. Would MDT please clarify the intent with this requirement?
Answer
Submitted: Thursday 11-APR-2024 07:40
Addendum: the Environmental Manager will report to the Firm’s PM. Due to the nature of this project delivery, significant collaboration is anticipated between MDT and the Firm to complete the environmental documentation processes. It is expected that the Environmental Manager will be responsible for coordinating directly with the appropriate MDT staff and the Firm’s PM throughout the duration of the project to effectively facilitate the NEPA/MEPA environmental compliance and permitting processes.
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Submitted: Thursday 11-APR-2024 05:35 PM
Company: Frontier West LLC
Contact: Kris Anderson
If a person fills multiple roles identified within table in section 3.5 of the SOQ, can the firm provide an 8th resume to identify an additional key staff member assigned to the project as shown in the org chart?
Answer
Submitted: Monday 15-APR-2024 09:50 AM
Additional resumes will not be allowed.
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Submitted: Friday 19-APR-2024 12:34 PM
Company: Frontier West LLC
Contact: Kris Anderson
Would MDT consider changing the requirement that the insurer be licensed to do business in the State of Montana to a requirement that the insurer be authorized to do business in the State of Montana?
Answer
Submitted: Wednesday 24-APR-2024 03:40 AM
No, the insurer must be licensed to do business in the State of Montana.
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Submitted: Tuesday 21-MAY-2024 04:55 PM
Company: Frontier West
Contact: Kris Anderson
Due to several delays in the RFQ and timeline adjustments during the Q&A, our team has scheduling conflicts the week of the interviews. Would MDT consider moving the interview dates to the originally planned dates in the RFQ of 7/10 and 7/11?”
Answer
Submitted: Wednesday 29-MAY-2024 07:12 AM
The interview dates cannot be moved. The interviews will remain on July 17/18th.
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Submitted: Tuesday 04-JUN-2024 04:46 PM
Company: Sletten Construction
Contact: Russ Robertson
Concerning section 3.2.2 Construction Phase Approach, Question number 2 of the RFP, we are requesting clarification from MDT on what ‘phasing’ you are specifically looking for? For example, are you referring to site specific construction approach with regards to structures, detours and traffic management? Or, are you referring to overall global approach to how we manage all the sites during the project (design/scheduling/sequencing).
Answer
Submitted: 11-JUN-2024 7:11 AM
MDT is requesting the team’s approach in overall construction phasing and management of the eleven bridges.