700205 - Racetrack Wetland Restoration Project

The State of Montana Natural Resource Damage Program (NRDP) seeks a qualified contractor to perform wetland and riparian restoration work at the Racetrack Pond site, covering de‑watering, grading, installation of brush‑check dams, and large woody‑debris structures. The contract is a short‑duration, performance‑based construction effort with a 30‑day contract period after notice to proceed, but work cannot start before November 15 2026. The solicitation requires a 10 % bid bond, performance and payment bonds at 100 % of the contract amount, and compliance with prevailing‑wage rates and a 1 % gross‑receipts tax withholding. • Scope includes riparian livestock fencing, stock‑water system, new irrigation diversion, fish screen, streambank enhancements, and stream channel realignment. • Service line items: Mobilization, Dewatering (≈27 units), Grading (≈45 units), Brush‑check dam installation, Large‑log installation. • Mandatory pre‑bid conference & site walk‑through on 11 Sept 2026; questions due by 18 Sept 2026; final bid submission by 5 Oct 2026.