Site work for a mixed-use development in Big Timber, Montana. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway; and sidewalk / parking lot.

**As of August 15th, 2025, the project was awarded to Holden Excavating, with an awarded amount of $94,760.10.** If you would like any further information, please contact Adam Klein at (406) 841-4006 or email Adam.Klein@mt.gov. If the project cost is less than $150,000, at its sole discretion the State of Montana may or may not require bid security (18-2-302 MCA). All bids over $150,000.00 must be accompanied by a bid security meeting the requirements of the State of Montana in the amount of 10% of the total bid. After award, the successful bidder must furnish an approved Performance Security and a Labor & Material Payment Security each in the amount of 100% of the contract. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least thirty (30) calendar days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids except as noted in the Instruction to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any and all irregularities or informalities and the right to determine what constitutes any and all irregularities or informalities. The State of Montana makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the bidding and/or selection process. In order for the state to make such accommodations, applicants must make known any needed accommodation to the individual project managers or agency contacts listed in the contract documents. Persons using TDD may call the Montana Relay Service at 1-800-253-4091. 5.3. Bid security shall be in the form of lawful moneys of the United States, cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft, bid bond or bonds payable to the State of Montana (18- 2-302 MCA). 5.4. If the bidder, to whom a contract is awarded, fails to enter into and execute the proposed contract within fifteen (15) calendar days of award, the bidder shall forfeit the bid security (18-1-204 MCA). 5.5. The bid security of unsuccessful bidders will be returned when the contract has been awarded to the successful bidder or when all bids have been rejected (18-1-205 MCA). 5.6. Execution of and entering into a contract includes providing all necessary insurance certificates, bonds, signed contract and current copy of the construction contractor registration certificate or registration number. 5.7. Note: Per state policy, if cash, check, money order or bank draft are provided as bid security, it will be deposited in the treasury. Unsuccessful bidders will have their security returned upon contract award. The successful bidder's security may be returned upon issuance of notice to proceed. As time is of the essence in performance, coordination, and completion of the Work contemplated under this Contract, the Work to be performed shall commence on a date set forth by the Owner in a written "Notice to Proceed" and shall be completed WITHIN: SIXTY (60) CONSECUTIVE CALENDARS DAYS If the Work is not completed within the time specified, the Owner may assess liquidated damages in the amount of: FIFTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($50.00) PER CALENDAR DAY OF DELAY. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document. Question deadline - 13 June 2025 Any requests for product substitution must be made to the Architect/Engineer at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the date of the bid opening for consideration by the Architect/Engineer.