Invitation to Bid

Separate sealed bids for construction of the Douglas Canal Rehabilitation Project- Headgate Replacement will be received by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) at the Fred Buck Conference Room of the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, 1424 9th Avenue, Helena, Montana, 59620-1601, Attention: John Connors, P.E. until 3:00 PM local time on September 12, 2019, and then publicly opened and read aloud. All interested parties are invited to attend the bid opening.

The project consists of the replacement of the Douglas Canal Headgate, installation of a sediment curb adjacent to the Douglas Canal Diversion Dam, installation of a concrete measurement section in the canal, and the installation of a stilling well adjacent to Nevada Creek. Work generally includes removal of the existing headgate, construction of a new headgate, construction of a concrete lined section of canal, installation of a concrete sediment curb, construction of a stilling well, installation of appurtenant metal structures, regrading a section of the canal and construction of fencing. The total length of the project area is approximately 400 feet. The project is located approximately 6.2 miles southeast of Helmville, Montana near Montana Highway 141. The project is owned by the DNRC and operated by the Nevada Creek Water Users Association (NCWUA).

Bids shall be on a lump-sum and unit price basis, and the award will be based on the lowest total Base Bid Price of the lowest, responsive, responsible, and qualified BIDDER as determined by DNRC. One contract will be awarded for the work. Bidders shall bid on all base bid items in the Bid Schedule and all alternate bid items.

Construction is anticipated to begin on or around October 7, 2019. The Project shall obtain final substantial completion by May 1, 2020.

Montana DNRC will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on-site on September 4, 2019. Those attending the conference are asked to meet at the Nevada Creek Dam Highway 141 pull off at 11:00 AM MST. The Engineer will be available to accept and answer questions related to the project.

Project Documents are available through the Montana eMACS website or at the links below. Hard copies are available at the DNRC office located at 1424 9th Ave., Helena on request. You can also contact me, Kevin McGuire, Helmville, MT. I have a few hard copies available.