MSP Water Supply / Distribution Upgrade

The State of Montana is conducting a competitive bid for the upgrade of the MSP water supply and distribution system, overseen by the Department of Administration’s Architecture & Engineering Division with design services provided by IMEG Corporation. Two local contractors submitted base and alternate bids, with total bid values ranging from about $1.5 M to $1.57 M. The bid opening occurred on March 21, 2024, and the award decision has not yet been announced. This opportunity is relevant for firms specializing in civil‑engineering construction, water‑infrastructure installation, and related subcontracting work. • Scope: Upgrade of water supply and distribution infrastructure (likely pipelines, pump stations, related civil works). • Budget: Base bids around $1.16 M–$1.20 M plus alternates, total contract value ≈ $1.5 M–$1.57 M. • Contractors: Karnath Contracting (Cardwell, MT) and MJD Contracting (Clancy, MT) – both submitted base and alternate bids. • Design Authority: IMEG Corporation (Missoula, MT) responsible for design and construction‑administration. • Procurement: Competitive public bidding with a 10 % bid bond requirement; no award status disclosed.