Dearborn/Livingston/Lester Water Main Replacement

Project ID: 794 State|LocalOpportunities

Overview

Agency	City of Missoula [MT]
Deadline	02/04/26
Posted	01/13/26
Estimated Value	$500,000 - $1,500,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	Not Provided
NAICS	Not Provided
PSC	Not Provided
Location	Montana

Description

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The City of Missoula requires bidders submit electronic bids as prescribed on the City's electronic bidding site, www.questcdn.com or www.ci.missoula.mt.us/bids .This project consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following: installing approximately 2067 LF of 8-inch Class 350 DIP, 85 LF of 6-inch Class 350 DIP, and 57 LF of 10-inch Class 350 DIP water main in Dearborn Avenue, Livingston Avenue, and Lester Street in Missoula, MT. Connections will be made to existing water mains and fire hydrants will be installed. The existing water services will be swapped and connected to the new mains. Associated appurtenances, fittings, and other items necessary to complete the project are detailed on the construction plans. All restoration of disturbed areas including asphalt, concrete, gravel, landscaping, irrigation, and other miscellaneous work are included. The complete Invitation to Bid, Contract Documents consisting of half-size Drawings, and Project Manual may be viewed or obtained online beginning on January 17, 2026. Prospective Bidders must purchase contract documents through QuestCDN. QuestCDN is a web-based platform for construction project advertisements, bid documents distribution and plan holder lists. Prospective bidders will need the QuestCDN project number (10004790) to locate the job on the QuestCDN website search page. Bids will not be accepted from any prospective bidder who has not purchased contract documents through QuestCDN. A mandatory virtual Pre-Bid Conference will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams at 2:30 PM local time (MT), on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the following link or by contacting Autumn Lauer (For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. / 406-540-3108) for invitation:

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The City of Missoula is seeking bids for the construction of the Dearborn/Livingston/Lester Water Main Replacement Project. This project aims to enhance the water infrastructure within the city, ensuring reliable water service and compliance with state regulations. The work is part of a broader initiative to improve public utilities and is funded in part by the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. Work Details The project consists of installing approximately 2067 LF of 8-inch Class 350 DIP, 85 LF of 6-inch Class 350 DIP, and 57 LF of 10-inch Class 350 DIP water main. Additionally, it includes: - 1600 LF of 1-inch SIDR 7 HDPE Water Service - Connections to existing 10-inch, 8-inch, and 6-inch water mains - Installation of gate valves, bends, tees, reducers, and other fittings - Installation of fire hydrants - Restoration work including subbase, base, and 3” asphalt restoration as well as landscape restoration. The contractor will be responsible for furnishing and installing all necessary equipment, materials, and related appurtenances in trades such as piping, concrete, landscaping, paving, etc. Period of Performance The contract work is expected to commence after the bid opening on February 4th, 2026, with specific timelines to be determined based on project requirements. Place of Performance The work will be performed in various locations along Dearborn Avenue, Livingston Avenue, and Lester Street in Missoula, MT. Bidder Requirements Bidders must purchase contract documents through QuestCDN (project number: 10004790) to be eligible to submit a bid. Contractors must register with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry prior to bidding. Bids must include a Certified Check or Bid Bond for at least ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount. Successful bidders are required to provide performance bonds and insurance certificates as specified. Compliance with federal regulations regarding Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) is mandatory.

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