INVITATION TO BID

Separate sealed bids for the construction of Evergreen Park Irrigation System Replacement will be received by the Billings City Clerk, 316 N. 26th Street, Billings, MT 59101, P.O. Box 1178, Billings, MT 59103 or

The project consists of: Removal of existing irrigation equipment, pumps, electrical service adjustments, concrete, and the installation of new irrigation systems, pump stations, and electrical upgrades.

The bidding documents consisting of Drawings and Project Manual may be examined or obtained at the office of STEINER THUESEN PLLC; 1925 Grand Avenue, Suite 105, Billings, MT 59102 in accordance with Article 2.1 of Instructions to Bidders. Required deposit is $100.00 per set, which is not refundable.  There is no charge for digital copies.  Bidders submitting bids as a General Contractor must obtain a set of plans from the Landscape Architect and be listed on the Landscape Architect’s Planholders list in accordance with Article 2.4 of the Instructions to Bidders. Bidding documents may also be examined at City of Billings PRPL, 390 N. 23rd Street, Billings, MT 59101, and www.montanabid.com.

There will be a non-mandatory Pre-Bid meeting at 390 N. 23rd Street, Billings MT 59101 at 11:30 a.m. on October 26, 2026.  Interested CONTRACTORS are encouraged to attend. Contact Nathan Steiner by telephone at (406) 252-5545 x1 or by email at

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, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, Montana 59604-8011.  Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-7734. All laborers and mechanics employed by CONTRACTOR or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by the laws of Yellowstone County and the state of Montana.  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 the “City of Billings, MT” 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.  Bids submitted via email shall have the bid bond scanned and included with the bid.  Bids submitted via mail shall have any of the bid securities included.

No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids, which is 2:00 p.m. local time, November 4, 2026.

For further information concerning this project, please contact Nathan Steiner with STEINER THUESEN PLLC by telephone at (406) 252-5545 ext. 1 or Cole McQuillan with Parks, Recreation, and Public Lands by telephone 406-657-8367 or by email

The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the OWNER.

The City of Billings is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Published on October 9, October 16, and October 23, 2026