Excavation, Cleaning and Debris Removal

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Cascade County Public Works and the Board of Commissioners will receive sealed bids from qualified contractors for the excavation, cleaning, and debris removal of approximately 1.65 miles of existing county ditch. All work must meet Montana Public Work’s Standards Specifications. Bid Package or specifications may be obtained by contacting Les Payne, Director, Cascade County Public Works, 279 Vaughn S Frontage Road, Great Falls, MT 59404; Phone (406) 454-6920 or at cascadecountymt.gov/bids.

Bids are due and will be publicly opened and read aloud on the 10 ^th day of September 2026, at the time of 1:00 o’clock p.m. at Cascade County Courthouse Annex located at 325 2 ^nd Ave North #111 Great Falls, Montana 59401. No electronic/digital media bids are allowed. Late bids will be returned unopened.

Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid bond payable to Cascade County in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the overall project.  The successful bidder shall forfeit to Cascade County their bid security if they fail or refuse to enter into a contract within the time specified.  Bid security of unsuccessful bidders shall be returned upon acceptance of the successful bid.

All bids shall remain effective for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of opening, due to possible weather restrictions. Cascade County reserves the right to consider or reject any and all bids, and further to waive any defects or irregularities. All bidders must use the bid form supplied with the specifications. A contract will be awarded to the lowest and most responsible bidder.

All bidders are expected to be aware of and to abide by all state and federal statues, rules, and regulations governing the solicitation and acceptance of public contracts, including any such statute, rule or regulation relating to non-discrimination.

The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities, or to accept any bid they deem to be in the best interest of Cascade County.

DATED this 19 ^th day of August 2026

Les Payne 8/19/2026

Les Payne, Director

Cascade County Public Works

Please see Bid Package (Plan and Spec Available) for more information.

All bids shall remain effective for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of opening, due to possible weather restrictions. Cascade County reserves the right to consider or reject any and all bids, and further to waive any defects or irregularities. All bidders must use the bid form supplied with the specifications. A contract will be awarded to the lowest and most responsible bidder.

All bidders are expected to be aware of and to abide by all state and federal statues, rules, and regulations governing the solicitation and acceptance of public contracts, including any such statute, rule or regulation relating to non-discrimination.