INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids must be clearly marked "Riverside Park Walking Path Bid" and will be accepted by the office of Madison County Commission at 103 West Wallace Street, P.O. Box 278, Virginia City, MT 59755, no later than 5:00 pm local time on Friday, November 13, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and reviewed during the Board of Commissioners Discussion meeting on Monday, November 16, 2026. The award will be made on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, during the Board of Commissioners' Regular Meeting. The project will begin in the Spring of 2027. The project consists of rehabilitating the Riverside Park Walking Path located within Madison County Fairgrounds in Twin Bridges, Montana. Improvements consist of but are not limited to: regrading and resurfacing the path to fix uneven areas, erosion, and wear. Repairing or replacing sections of the path that are deteriorated, and applying a new surface treatment to extend the trail's lifespan. Contractor and any of the Contractor's Subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project will be required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, PO Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, MT 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling (406) 444-7734. All laborers and mechanics employed by Contractor or Subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as required by . The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or Bid Bond payable to Madison County, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Successful Bidders shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance, as required, shall be provided by the successful Bidder(s), and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided. All work must comply with applicable state and local building codes and regulations. Preferences for resident bidders will be given in accordance with Montana Code Annotated §18-1-102. Madison County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, and select the bid that best serves the County's interests. Specifications and bid forms can be obtained from Jennifer Scott at [For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address.]() or by phone 406-610-3082. Madison County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Publish: 10/22, 10/29, 11/5
