Contractor's System Project Question and Answer Forum

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Submitted: Wednesday 13-MAY-2026 03:42 PM
Company: Rinker Materials - Rapid City, SD
Contact: Brian Jenner
The box culvert sloped end sections shown on SHEET NO. 10 show a top slope of 3:1. MDT standard slope is 2:1. Why has the top slope changed? Can the standard slope of 2:1 be used instead?
Answer
Submitted: Friday 15-MAY-2026 01:56PM
1. The standard 2:1 slope is not a traversable slope. Utilizing a 2:1 slope would necessitate guardrail be installed to shield the end of the box culvert.
2. No. The box culverts need to utilize the 3:1 sloped end sections with the pipe runners to shield the ends of the culverts while not requiring the installation of guardrail.

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Submitted: Friday 15-MAY-2026 03:35 PM
Company: Missouri River Contractors
Contact: Kris Anderson
At STA's 204+75-205+05 and 304+50-304+80 temporary shoring is called out 1' inside existing RW on project Left. There is a Fiber Optic line shown very close to that. Will this utility be relocated before the project starts?
Answer
Submitted: Thursday 21-MAY-2026 07:20 AM
Yes, the Fiber Optic line is currently scheduled to be moved further into the railroad right-of-way prior to notice to proceed. Shoring will still be necessary to ensure proposed excavations do not impact railroad right-of-way.

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Submitted: Monday 18-MAY-2026 12:01 PM
Company: Missouri River Contractors
Contact: Kris Anderson
Special provision 28 states that irrigation season is typically begins April 23rd and ends October 10th. It also states supply of irrigation water must be maintained during construction and can't be reduced without written permission. Would MDT consider delaying the NTP to October 12th so work will start outside irrigation season?
Answer
Submitted: Tuesday 26-MAY-2026 09:42AM
Yes, the flex NTP will be moved to October 13th. Special Provision #2 CONTRACT TIME – FLEX TIME PROCEED DATE is hereby replaced with the following special provision: LINK

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Submitted: Friday 22-MAY-2026 09:57 AM
Company: Martin Construction Inc
Contact: Jim Ouldhouse
Special Provision 20 provided a reference to Geotechnical Report, please provide a link to the report.
Answer
Submitted: Tuesday 26-MAY-2026 03:13PM
Linked are PDF Files of the available project alignment and/or structures geotechnical report(s), geotechnical report supplements, and geotechnical laboratory summaries.  There is remaining geotechnical information that is voluminous and very difficult to compile in a concise manner.  Contractors are welcome to come to MDT Headquarters to inspect rock samples taken for the project that are stored here or to look through the complete set of Geotechnical field investigation notes, laboratory testing, analytical, or other data in our project files.  It should be noted that the project may have undergone significant changes during the design process after the original geotechnical report and supplements were issued.  Thus, some of the information contained in these documents may be out of date or not applicable with regard to the advertised project. Some of the changes include, but are not limited to: Project splits (for funding, ROW issues, etc.) alignment and grade changes; and changes due to environmental factors (sensitive areas, etc.).  The documents can be found at the following link: LINK 

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Submitted: Tuesday 26-MAY-2026 12:02 PM
Company: Beador Construction Company Inc.
Contact: Denise Gutierrez
Please confirm whether there is a DBE goal that should be met.
Answer
Submitted: Thursday 28-MAY-2026 12:16PM
DBE goals are not required for this project.

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Submitted: Tuesday 26-MAY-2026 03:33 PM
Company: Engineered Concrete Products
Contact: Mike Meredith
On the sloped ends of the 18x8 and 12x6 Box culverts, MDT states that the pipe runners and cross beam supports need to meet the Mash Level 3 rating with deflection not exceeding 4". We believe the Mash Level 3 rating is not the proper design criteria. It is my understanding that Mash testing is for guardrails and is/has been tested utilizing a lateral load. Furthermore we would suggest designing the safety grate to carry an HL-93 axle load (vertical load) with impact loading for the structural portions of the safety grate. Please advise.
Answer
Submitted: Wednesday 27-MAY-2026 11:00AM
MDT is not requesting MASH Test Level 3 testing. MDT is requesting the pipe runner assembly pass the MASH Test Level 3 test vehicle, (a two-wheel drive, four-door, half-ton pickup truck, weighing approximately 5,000 pounds) without deflecting more than 4 inches.

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Submitted: Thursday 28-MAY-2026 11:05 AM
Company: COP Construction
Contact: Olivia Adolph
The temporary shoring at Site 2 and Site 3 is designed to be placed one foot inside the right-of-way line, adjacent to the BNSF railway corridor. Section III Page 7 notes that construction within 25 feet of the center of any track requires railroad plan approval and flagging protection. Will MDT coordinate the railroad agreements and cover all railroad flagging fees, or must the contractor include railroad flagging costs and railroad protective liability insurance within their lump sum Temporary Shoring or Mobilization bid items?
Answer
Submitted: Tuesday 02-JUN-2026 09:00 AM
The linked Railroad Coordination and Flagging special is hereby incorporated into this contract. RAILROAD COORDINATION

Flagging is not anticipated to be needed. The contractor will be responsible for coordinating with BNSF’s real estate department, Jones Lang LaSalle, to secure temporary occupancy permit and required insurance provisions.

The agreement can be accessed online at https://bnsf.railpermitting.com. There will be additional fees associated with this process. The Department will reimburse contractor for the approved processing fee. Begin this process upon receipt of Notice of Award as it may take 8 to 12 weeks to complete the process. The Contractor may choose to pay the Rush Fee; however, the Department will only pay regular processing fees. If you need assistance or have questions, contact Melissa Woodruff at (817) 352-1048 or email melissa.woodruff@am.jll.com.

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Submitted: Thursday 28-MAY-2026 11:10 AM
Company: COP Construction
Contact: Olivia Adolph
The Surfacing Table on Plan Sheet 7 lists Crushed Agg. Course with aggregate quantities calculated in tons totaling 692 tons including approach surfacing. However, the Bid Schedule Line 0100 lists Crushed Aggregate Course in CUYD with a quantity of 692.00 CUYD. Please clarify whether the design intent is 692 tons or 692 cubic yards
Answer
Submitted: Thursday 28-MAY-2026 02:08PM
The Surfacing Table on Plan Sheet 7 and the Bid Schedule both list Crushed Agg. Course as the CUYD unit of measurement. The design intent is 692 CUYD.
 

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Submitted: Tuesday 26-MAY-2026 12:03 PM
Company: Beador Construction Company Inc.
Contact: Denise Gutierrez
Please confirm whether there is a DBE goal that should be met.
Answer
Submitted: Wednesday 27-MAY-2026 08:47AM
There is no DBE goal on this project.

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Submitted: Friday 29-MAY-2026 07:03 AM
Company: Z and Z Seal Coating Inc
Contact: Spencer Foster
In reference to Bid Item 403010257 Crack Filling Mastic -
Since no U.S. manufacturer produces ASTM D8260 Type 3 mastic, will MDT grant a non-availability waiver for the BABA requirements for this material? Or will the standard ASTM D8260 Type 1 mastic that has been used in the past and that maintenance division still uses be acceptable?
Answer
Submitted: Friday 29-MAY-2026 10:39AM
The Department cannot grant non-availability waivers. ASTM D8260 Type 1 is acceptable for use on this project.
 

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Submitted: Friday 29-MAY-2026 11:51 AM
Company: Riverside Contracting Inc.
Contact: Estimating
Can MDT post the design files, mass diagram, dirt runs, and any additional geotechnical information.
Answer
Submitted: Monday 01-JUN-2026 02:50 PM
The design files for the requested project are posted here:  DESIGN FILES
The requested files do not represent the staked project, but are only design files.  The Department cannot guarantee the accuracy of the electronic data, particularly as it may be called up by your computer, nor does any data in these files supersede the data in the contract documents.
In addition, the Department will not make any revisions to the electronic files pertaining to the staked project, change ordered work, or changes that are made during construction to fit field conditions.

Linked are PDF Files of the available project alignment and/or structures geotechnical report(s), geotechnical report supplements, and geotechnical laboratory summaries. There is remaining geotechnical information that is voluminous and very difficult to compile in a concise manner. Contractors are welcome to come to MDT Headquarters to inspect rock samples taken for the project that are stored here or to look through the complete set of Geotechnical field investigation notes, laboratory testing, analytical, or other data in our project files. It should be noted that the project may have undergone significant changes during the design process after the original geotechnical report and supplements were issued. Thus, some of the information contained in these documents may be out of date or not applicable with regard to the advertised project. Some of the changes include, but are not limited to: Project splits (for funding, ROW issues, etc.) alignment and grade changes; and changes due to environmental factors (sensitive areas, etc.). The documents can be found at the following link: GEOTECH REPORT

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Submitted: Wednesday 03-JUN-2026 12:38 PM
Company: Riverside Contracting Inc.
Contact: Dennis Devous
Please confirm the Crushed Aggregate bid item. The Additional Surfacing Summary shows 13333 Cy of a leveling Cs. and this isn't added into the Total Bid Crushed Aggregate bid item. Please clarify what you want.

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Submitted: Friday 05-JUN-2026 09:14 AM
Company: Riverside Contracting Inc.
Contact: Estimating
In response to Question 1. The design files appear to be incomplete, lacking a subgrade surface and complete project alignment. There appears to be an inconsistency between the main grading frame and quantities calculated from the cross sections. Can MDT provide a dirt run for the project please?

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Submitted: Sunday 07-JUN-2026 11:30 AM
Company: Prince, Inc.
Contact: Mike Sharp
The NTP date in the proposal is August 24, 2026. Could this project be flexed to April 15th, 2027? The pit permitting process, mix design development and approval, and the fact that the emulsion injection process has limitations (weather, curing, etc..) lends itself to a 2027 start date. And the flexibility of a Flex Date NTP will still allow the successful bidder to work this fall if desired. Thank you.
Answer
Submitted: Tuesday 09-JUN-2026 09:36AM
Contract time will be revised to a flex time proceed date, effective April 19, 2027. Special provision #2, Contract Time is rescinded and replaced with the linked special provision, Contract Time – Flex Time Proceed Date: CONTRACT TIME

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Submitted: Saturday 06-JUN-2026 06:08 PM
Company: Prince, Inc.
Contact: Mike Sharp
1.) There are nearly 100 approaches on the project and no quantities for the obliteration of the existing surfacing on the approaches. How will this obliteration be paid for?
2.) There are also several mailbox widenings that require pulverization that do not appear to have quantities set up in the pulverization summary. Will this be paid under the pulverization item?
3.) It appears that the pulverized pavement quantity is also included in the unclassified excavation quantity. Please provide a detailed breakdown of both quantities to help clarify which is to be paid as unclassified excavation and what is to be paid as pulverization.
4.) The note below the Additional Surfacing summary indicates that there will be 13,333 CY of leveling course material available for leveling. The last two pulverization projects have had either shrink (-4% on Reserve - E.) or zero swell (W. of Jordan - W.). What pay item will be used to address the shortfall if that occurs?
5.) Special Provision 20 reads that Corrective Aggregate (CAC) required for corrective work (leveling and digouts) prior to emulsion injection will be paid by the ton. That pay item and quantity is missing from the proposal. Please add that bid item and quantity to the documents and bid file.

No Questions available for this project.

No Questions available for this project.

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Submitted: Friday 29-MAY-2026 07:15 AM
Company: Montana Fence
Contact: Jacob Wutke
Referencing Drawing 607-10 - Combination Woven/Barbed is installed with a double panel every 660ft, At changes in directions, and at Corners. Also there is no detailed Drawing for a metal right away break in which case the state has offset a double on one side of the monument pin. Would the state adjust the quantities of Doubles and Singles for both Metal and Wood due to the fact that the the quantities of doubles and singles is currently inaccurate. On All past jobs double panels far exceed the number of Single Panels. Our Quick Estimation taking a look at the Plans is roughly: (F3M-32IN WW) Doubles - 269 Doubles and 56 Singles with 93 Right away Breaks; (F3W-32IN WW) Doubles -20 and Singles -4 with 4 Right away Breaks.
Answer
Submitted: Monday 8-JUN-2026 03:20 PM
Install a double fence panel at all right of way breaks offset 1 foot onto MDT’s right of way. Quantities for the following bid items are hereby amended per the updated summary:

UPDATED PLAN SHEET 3

607100360      FARM FENCE-PANEL/SINGLE FW              EACH   4
607100362      FARM FENCE-PANEL/SINGLE FM              EACH   101
607100380      FARM FENCE-PANEL/DOUBLE FW            EACH   23
607100385      FARM FENCE-PANEL/DOUBLE FM            EACH   396

An amendment will be issued; updated bid files will be posted.

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Submitted: Friday 29-MAY-2026 07:21 AM
Company: Montana Fence
Contact: Jacob Wutke
In regards to the Portion on Page 8 Concerning Bald Eagles:
"The specific construction activities required for construction of the new right-of- way fence along I-94, between R.P. 178.1 and R.P. 180.1 along I-94 in Prairie County are excepted from this restriction."
Did the State mean Exempted
Answer
Submitted: Wednesday 03-JUN-2026 08:28AM
While exempted or excepted may be used in this situation, the intent of the special is to allow the construction activities for the fence work to commence without any timing restrictions for the BGEPA between RP 178.1 and 180.1.  The contractor will still not be allowed to build man camps or stage material within that area. The timing restrictions in the MBTA special provision for this Project must still be adhered to.

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Submitted: Thursday 04-JUN-2026 08:59 AM
Company: Montana Fence
Contact: Jacob Wutke
In regards to the railroad Flagging and being in the right away- Is the state going to require rail road protective insurance? If So- is this to be figured into our bid or will it be reimbursed in or out of the bid?
Answer
Submitted: Monday 08-JUN-2026 09:15 AM
Railroad Protective and Liability Insurance is required for this project.  This can be provided with a separate company policy, or the contractor can choose to go under the RR’s Blanket policy.  Per the special provision MDT will reimburse the fee for the cost of the permit.

No Questions available for this project.

No Questions available for this project.