Bid #25-13.. City of Helena, Helena, Montana. The City is requesting sealed bids for the 2026 Fire Hydrant Replacement Project No. 25-13. To be considered for award, the bid must state the name and number of the project, be addressed to the Clerk. Open — accepting responses.
The City is requesting sealed bids for the 2026 Fire Hydrant Replacement Project No. 25-13. To be considered for award, the bid must state the name and number of the project, be addressed to the Clerk of Commission, City of Helena, 316 North Park Avenue, Helena, Montana 59623 and be received by 2:30 P.M. local time on May 26th, 2026 , at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time of the public opening of bids. The opening and reading of the bids will occur in Room 326 of the City-County Building, 316 North Park Avenue, Helena, Montana. The proposed project consists of replacing approximately 15 fire hydrants throughout the City of Helena while also replacing but not limited to hydrant services and other utilities, concrete, asphalt, landscaping, and any other materials disturbed during construction. Plans, specifications, and Instructions to Bidders are available at the City Engineer's Office in Room 417 of the City-County Bui
City of Helena issued this water line and distribution opportunity in Helena, Montana, referenced as solicitation number 25-13..
City of Helena in Helena, Montana is using this solicitation to procure water main work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a water main solicitation in Montana are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Montana so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.
To submit a bid for this IFB, review the full solicitation documents for City of Helena's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Vendors that have not previously contracted with City of Helena should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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