E2. Recommendation for Award Asphalt MaterialCITY OF
KALISPELL
MEMORANDUM
To: Jarod Nygren, City Manager
Cc: Susie Turner, PE — Public Works Director
From: Patrick Jentz, PE — Engineer 3
Re: 2026 Asphalt Material
Meeting Date: April 6, 2026
BACKGROUND: This bid includes furnishing plant mix asphalt materials to supply the City of
Kalispell for scheduled street maintenance and improvement projects. Projects can range from
small utility patches requiring less than two tons of asphalt to mill and overlay projects requiring
several hundred tons.
BIDING RESULTS: Bids were received and opened on March 19, 2026, at 2:45 pm. One
responsive bid was received as summarized below.
Bid
Item
Description
Unit
Unit Price
LHC Inc.
1
Asphalt Hot Mix 2 to 5 tons
Ton
$85.00
2
Asphalt Hot Mix (More than 5
tons)
Ton
$66.00
3
Asphalt Disposal
Ton
$0.00
LHC, Inc. is considered a responsible bidder that met the requirements to provide materials as
bid. Public Works recommends awarding the bid to LHC, Inc.
REQUESTED ACTION: Motion to award the 2026 Asphalt Material Contract to LHC, Inc.
FISCAL EFFECTS:
Material orders for this contract are budgeted and will be funded through the following sources:
1. Special Street Maintenance Fund: "Pavement Repairs — Pavement Maintenance" line item
42500-421-430244-354
2. Gas Tax Fund: "Asphalt" line item 42420-421-430240-472
3. Gas Tax Fund: "Overlay and Chip Seals" line item 42420-421-430240-368
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested and approved by the City Council.
ATTACHMENTS: 2026 Asphalt Material Bid Tabulation
201 1' Avenue E Phone (406)758-7720
PO sox 1997 Public Works Department Fax (406)758-7831
Kalispell, MT 59903 1 1 www.kalispell.com
KALISPELL
2026Asphalt Material
Line Item
Item Description
Unit
Quantity
LHC, Inc
Unit Price
1
Asphalt Hot Mix (2 to 5 Tons)
Ton
1
$85.00
2
Asphalt Hot Mix (More Than 5 Tons)
Ton
1
$66.00
3
Asphalt Disposal
Ton
1
$0.00
Base Bid Total:
$151.00
True tabulation of bids received
City of Kalispell, Montana
Department of Public Works
* ' PATRICK
JENTZ
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