BULLETIN BOARD
Monday, October 9, 2023, is a state holiday and offices will be closed in observance of Columbus Day. The Question and Answer Forum for contracts in the October 12th, 2023 bid letting will close to new questions at 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 6th, 2023.
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101 - BBP-RR O'PASS - October 12, 2023
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Clarifications
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Submitted: Thursday 14-SEP-2023 02:00 PM
Special Provision 16. Sequence of Operations is hereby replaced with the following revised special provision: SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS
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Submitted: Thursday 14-SEP-2023 02:40 PM
Bid item #618 110 010 - INSTALL, REMOVE CAMERA SYSTEM - 1.0 EACH is hereby added to the contract. Please refer to Section 210 of the Standard Specifications regarding this bid item. An addendum will be issued.
Questions
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Submitted: Friday 15-SEP-2023 07:35 AM
Company: Adams & Smith, Inc.
Contact: Phil Goodman
How many trains and at what speeds pass through the jobsite each day?
Answer
Submitted: Monday 18-SEP-2023 01:50 PM
According to Exhibit “C” Contractor Requirements, section 1.05.05c of the proposal, “The average train traffic per 24-hour period on this route is
102 - BOZEMAN-EAST - October 12, 2023
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103 - FORSYTH-EAST & WEST - October 12, 2023
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Submitted: Monday 18-SEP-2023 03:39 PM
Special provision #4, Sequence of Operations, is hereby replaced with the linked provision: SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS
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104 - BR PRES COLUMBUS JOLIET AREA - October 12, 2023
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105 - NORTH OF ROCKER INTERCHANGE-NORTH - October 12, 2023
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Submitted: Wednesday 20-SEP-2023 11:29 AM
Company: Schellinger Construction Company, Inc.
Contact: Grant Roberts
Please provide any additional geotechnical information for the project.
Answer
Submitted: Thursday 21-SEP-2023 8:25 AM
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:
PRELIMINARY GEOTECHNICAL EVALUATION REPORT
GEOTECHNICAL ALIGNMENT REPORT
GEOTECHNICAL LABORATORY TESTING SUMMARY
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Submitted: Monday 25-SEP-2023 12:31 PM
Company: ICS
Contact: Estimating
Please post all electronic design files; existing surface, finish grade surface, alignments, and cross sections.
Answer
Submitted: Monday 25-SEP-2023 03:00 PM
The design files for the requested project are posted here: GEOPAK
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
106 - CYR BR REHAB-3M W ALBERTON, RRXING-DAIGLE LN - October 12, 2023
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107 - HAPPYS INN-WEST - October 12, 2023
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Submitted: Wednesday 20-SEP-2023 02:36 PM
Company: Schellinger Construction Company, Inc.
Contact: Grant Roberts
Recent projects on US Highway 2 between Kalispell and Libby have used Cover Type 1 material for chip seals. Due to the higher cost to produce the Cover Type 2 material would MDT consider changing this contract to Cover Type 1?
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Submitted: Wednesday 20-SEP-2023 10:46 PM
Company: Knife River
Contact: Kurtis Paulson
Will the department consider using PG 64-28 oil on the project? This project would be a long haul from an existing commercial plant for asphalt with PG 58V-34 oil. It is also a relatively small project to mobilize a portable hot plant.
108 - SF 159 NE PARK CITY SHOULDER WIDENING - October 12, 2023
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109 - HANGING WOMAN CK-2M S BIRNEY - October 12, 2023
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110 - ELKHORN ROAD-SOUTH - October 12, 2023
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111 - JCT S-227 & S-228-WEST - October 12, 2023
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303 - HARDIN REST AREA - November 02, 2023
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Submitted: Thursday 22-JUN-2023 04:15 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 reopened 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 July 17, 2023.
Project Name: HARDIN REST AREA
Project No.: IM 90-9(105)476
Control No.: 6874000
The Hardin Rest Area project is being offered by Montana Department of Transportation for Design-Build solicitation and award. The project includes design and reconstruction of both the eastbound and westbound rest areas. Existing rest areas have reached the end of their serviceable life and the well, wastewater, facilities, and parking will be reconstructed with added capacity. The existing Fish Wildlife and Parks watercraft check station is to be perpetuated and Motor Carrier services weigh station provisions will be added at the westbound site. Upgrades to the site will also include ADA compliancy, picnic areas, and signing.
The project RFQ and attachments can be found at the following link: RFQ AND ATTACHMENTS
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Submitted: Wednesday 09-AUG-2023 10:10 AM
The short-listed firms for the subject call number are:
Dick Anderson Construction / WGM Group / CWG Architecture
TW Clark + Ridley Construction/ Stahly Engineering / Cushing Terrell
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Submitted: Tuesday 22-AUG-2023 3:45 PM
The Phase I team has submitted to DEQ for review the Preliminary Wastewater Improvement Report and Preliminary Public Water System Report. WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
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Submitted: Thursday 24-AUG-2023 10:40 AM
MDT has posted guidelines for Build America, Buy America – IIJA (Public Law No. 117-58) on the external website. The webpage provides information on the August 18th update to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act as well as helpful links to federal guidelines.
Build America, Buy America – IIJA (Public Law No. 117-58)
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Submitted: Wednesday 30-AUG-2023 07:10 AM
Firms shall use Type “A” portable scale layout from Special Design Elements 18.5- Portable Scale Sites. Motor carrier services no longer requires concrete pads, which shall be excluded from the design. MCS A AND B SITE DRAWINGS
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Submitted: Tuesday 05-SEPT-2023 10:00 AM
PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING MINUTES
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Submitted: Tuesday 19-SEP-2023 1:46 PM
The Phase I team has submitted Activity 175- Final Plan Report and Appendices. The report is being provided to the DB Teams for informational purposes only. The preliminary approval for wastewater has not yet been received from Montana DEQ. DB Firms should proceed assuming the DEQ preliminary wastewater approval will be received
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Clarifications
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Submitted: Monday 26-JUN-2023 09:35 AM
Two versions of Attachment A were linked in the advertisement for this project. Only the version named ”Attachment_A_SOQ_Eval_Criteria” will remain in effect.
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Submitted: Tuesday 22-AUG-2023 04:10 PM
The Federal Building Wage Rates applicable to this project: FEDERAL BUILDING WAGE RATES
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Submitted: Wednesday 23-AUG-2023 08:00 AM
Attachment K. Special Provisions included with the RFP distribution is rescinded and replaced with ATTACHMENT K. SPECIAL PROVISIONS
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Submitted: Monday 21-AUG-2023 05:46 PM
Company: WGM Group
Contact: Cody Thorson
In review of the total page limits, it appears that 11 x 17 plan sheets have not been included. The proposal requires EB and WB site layouts, EB and WB floor layouts, and EB and WB exterior designs. Additionally, evaluation criteria #3 only allows 14 total pages. We would like to request the following page limit adjustments. Up to 10 plan sheets providing the following:
1. EB and WB site layouts (2 sheets)
2. EB and WB Grading and utility (2 sheets)
3. Allowance of 6 sheets for Building Floor plans and exterior renderings
In addition, would it be possible to change the 14 page limit of evaluation criteria #3 to a total of 20 pages?
Answer
Submitted: Tuesday 22-AUG-2023 03:15 PM
Firms are allowed a maximum of 20 pages for Evaluation Criterion #3 (Project Understanding and Approach) under the Technical Proposal Submittal Requirements subsection of the RFP. Of the 20-page limit, a maximum of 10 11x17 sheets are allowed. 11x17 sheets may include design details and detail notes, but cannot include narrative.
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Submitted: Wednesday 13-SEP-2023 11:24 AM
Company: WGM Group
Contact: Cody Thorson
Will trash receptacles and dumpsters be required for the project? If so, please provide the required number and sizes of these containers.
Answer
Submitted: Thursday 14-SEP-2023 01:00 PM
Provide eight (8) wind-proof garbage receptacles at each site. Provide an enclosure to house two (2) existing dumpsters at the eastbound site.
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Submitted: Friday 15-SEP-2023 08:30 AM
Company: WGM Group
Contact: Cody Thorson
Please clarify if 3/8" plant mix surfacing is required for all new asphalt surfacing, or if larger aggregate sizes will be allowed within the pavement section and 3/8" used as a surfacing course.
Answer
Submitted: Tuesday 19-SEP-2023 09:36 AM
½” or ¾” plant mix may be used for bottom courses. Provide maximum lift thickness of 0.1-0.2’ and a minimum top course 0.1’ thick, 3/8” plant mix. Total thickness shall be determined by the Firm’s geotechnical, and traffic analyses.
304 - RESERVE DRIVE - W OF WHITEFISH STAGE - November 09, 2023
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Submitted: Friday 07-APR-2023 9:35 AM
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting design and construction services for the 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 May 5, 2023.
Project Name: Reserve Drive – W of Whitefish Stage
Project No.: STPP 267-1(7)0
Control No.: 10212000
This project will include reconstructing West Reserve Drive from the end of the concrete just east of the US 93 intersection to the point east of the Whitefish Stage Rd intersection necessary to develop the lane widening and intersection turn lanes. The widening will increase lanes from 3 to 5, including a center turn lane. Add 6’ landscape boulevards with an 8’ shared-use path on the north and a 5’ sidewalk on the south for separated pedestrian and bicycle mobility and safety. Provide intersection improvements to the Whitefish Stage Road intersection including dedicated turn lanes, signalization, storm drainage, roadway lighting, and surfacing with Portland cement concrete pavement (PCCP). PCCP will be required for all improvements west of the Stillwater Bridge and will tie into existing PCCP on the west side of the Hutton Ranch Road Intersection. Replace and widen the bridge deck of the Stillwater River bridge. Construct improvements including curbing and drainage on Whitefish Stage Road from West Reserve Drive to 0.5 miles north of the intersection to bring it to urban standards.
The project RFQ and attachments can be found at the following link: RFQ AND ATTACHMENTS
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Submitted: Wednesday 14-JUN-2023 08:20 AM
Short-Listed Firms:
LHC/Jacobs
Schellinger/DJA
RFP and attachments will be distributed on July 7th, 2023, to the short-listed firms.
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Submitted: Wednesday 28-JUN-2023 07:36 AM
The RFP distribution for Reserve Drive-W of Whitefish Stage will be delayed. The new distribution date is to be determined and a notification will be posted with the new RFP date.
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Submitted: Monday 14-AUG-2023 01:00 PM
The revised schedule of events for the advertisement of the project is as follows:
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9/15/23
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RFP Issue Date
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10/2/23
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Pre-Proposal Meeting (Mandatory Attendance-Virtual) 1PM MST
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12/28/23-1/4/24
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Q&A Forum Closed
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Technical Proposal Due Date
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Q&A Forum closes
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Bid Price Proposal Due Date
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2/13/24
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Award Date
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3/5/24
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Notice to Proceed (Approximate)
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Submission date changes.
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Submitted: Friday 15-SEP-2023 02:28 PM
The RFP distribution will be delayed until the week of the 18th, the revised schedule from August 14, 2023 will remain in place.
Addendums
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Questions
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Submitted: Monday 17-APR-2023 02:15 PM
Company: Schellinger Construction Co., Inc.
Contact: Kyle Schellinger
Page 4 of the RFQ states that a thorough geotechnical investigation will be required for this project. Would MDT consider completing this investigation prior to the release of the RFP and provide preliminary typical section recommendations for PCCP and PMBS? Having MDT perform and coordinate this work will reduce the potential for unnecessary traffic impacts for multiple site investigations and also allow the teams to utilize consistent information.
Answer
Submitted: Tuesday 25-APR-2023 10:30 AM
MDT will provide a geotechnical data report as an RFP attachment. The data report is preliminary and additional investigation will be required for final design. MDT will not provide a preliminary section, this will be the responsibility of the DB Firm.
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Submitted: Monday 25-SEP-2023 02:36 PM
Company: Schellinger Construction Co., Inc.
Contact: Kyle Schellinger
The RFP indicates that MDT conducted a topographical survey. Reviewing the files attached with the RFP, we only found topographic survey for the Whitefish Stage/Reserve intersection. It appears substantial data is missing, including topographic survey for most of W Reserve west of the intersection, as well as a portion of Whitefish Stage lying north of the existing survey but still within the project limits. Does MDT have this additional information or intend to acquire this additional information, or is it the intention that the shortlisted teams both acquire their own independent information?
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Submitted: Monday 25-SEP-2023 02:37 PM
Company: Schellinger Construction Co., Inc.
Contact: Kyle Schellinger
The RFP indicates that MDT completed a SUE survey, but it appears the limits of the SUE stopped short of the West Reserve/Whitefish Stage intersection as well as north, south and east legs of the intersection. Does MDT have this additional information or intend to acquire this additional information, or is it the intention that the shortlisted teams both acquire their own independent information?
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Submitted: Monday 25-SEP-2023 02:38 PM
Company: Schellinger Construction Co., Inc.
Contact: Kyle Schellinger
The RFP indicates that MDT completed a wetland delineation and a Biological Resource Report (BRR), but it appears the associated files were not included among the attachments; can MDT please provide the associated documentation as well as the shape files for the wetland delineation? If other resource reports are available in support of the approved CATEX, could those also be provided?