700206 - Lower Racetrack Creek Restoration Project

The Lower Racetrack Creek Restoration Project is a comprehensive environmental and infrastructure restoration effort that includes livestock fencing, a stock‑water system, irrigation diversion, fish screen installation, streambank enhancements, and channel realignment. The contract is awarded on a low‑bid basis and requires compliance with Montana state procurement rules, a mandatory pre‑bid conference, and a 10 % bid bond. • Scope covers riparian fencing, water‑management structures, habitat creation, and extensive earthwork (≈ 312 LF channel realignment, 243 CY floodplain grading). • Requires delivery of bulk materials such as rock, wood, and willow cuttings, and installation of specialized structures (headgate, fish screen, flume). • Contractor must hold appropriate Montana licenses, provide 100 % performance and payment bonds, adhere to prevailing‑wage rates, and respect environmental permits (SPA 124, DEQ 318, etc.).