Custer Rest Area Maintenance

The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking a caretaker‑management firm or individual to provide comprehensive maintenance services for the Custer Rest Area on I‑94 in Yellowstone County. The contractor will be responsible for daily restroom cleaning, exterior upkeep, grounds maintenance, minor repairs, and seasonal tasks over a seven‑month performance period, with the possibility of annual extensions. All work must comply with state contract terms, prevailing‑wage requirements, and mandatory site‑inspection attendance. • Perform twice‑daily restroom cleaning, restocking, and weekly deep‑cleaning; maintain exterior walkways, benches, water fountains, and signage. • Conduct grounds care including lawn mowing (2‑4 in), shrub trimming, litter removal, snow/ice clearing of pedestrian walkways, and monthly pressure‑washing of walls and posts. • Provide minor repairs (fixtures, filters, lighting), emergency response (24‑hour phone), and submit detailed logs twice per month; all labor must meet Montana non‑construction prevailing‑wage rates.