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- MDT-316590-KB
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- Montana
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This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) document issued by the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) for the procurement of various steel posts and hardware products. The solicitation opened on September 3, 2026, with bids due by September 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT. The procurement includes nine product line items specified on a lump-sum basis with a requested delivery timeframe of 70 days after award. The required products encompass steel delineator posts, steel signposts, steel "T" posts, steel square posts, steel intermediate guardrail posts, steel intermediate W-beam guardrail posts, multi-directional slip base assemblies, and two variants of heavy-duty steel square tube signpost anchors. All items are specified in bundles of 25 units and must comply with detailed specifications and standard drawings provided in the procurement documents. Potential bidders must register in the eMACS (electronic Montana Acquisition and Contracts System) portal to submit questions through the Q&A Board, access specifications, submit bids, and receive communications from the procurement officer.
The solicitation requires bidders to complete and upload a quote sheet, comply with Montana's Standard Terms and Conditions, and verify nondiscrimination against firearm entities and trade associations per MTA Code 30-20-301. Bidders may request exceptions to the Standard Terms and Conditions, which the State reserves the right to negotiate with the lowest bidder during contract award discussions. Bidders also have the option to request a copy of the final bid tab sheet by providing an email address. The procurement officer is Richele Parkhurst, reachable at rparkhurst@mt.gov or (406) 546-8243. The commodity code classification is 5019 (Transportation Goods & Services - Metal Poles, Posts & Blocks), and the contract will be quoted in U.S. dollars with payment terms of net 30 days. No set-asides, incumbent information, or specific funding sources are identified in this solicitation document.
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| Steel Posts and Hardware Specifications.docx | DOCX document | |
| Quote Sheet.docx | DOCX document |
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03 September 2026
Steel Posts and Hardware Montana Department of Transportation is accepting bids for Steel Posts and Hardware
03 September 2026
Open 9/3/2026, 2:00 PM MDT Type Invitation For Bid Close 9/24/2026, 2:00 PM MDT Number MDT-316590-KB Currency US Dollar
Sealed Until 9/24/2026, 2:00 PM MDT
Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 30
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Contacts Richele Parkhurst rparkhurst@mt.gov
Phone +1 406-546-8243
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Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 5019 Transportation Goods & Services - Metal Poles, Posts & Blocks
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The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is accepting bids for Steel Posts and Hardware.
Additional details regarding the solicitation can be viewed by logging into eMACS and reviewing the requirements of this solicitation.
Questions or information relating to either specifications or requirements of this solicitation must be asked through the eMACS Q&A Board. Potential bidders must log into eMACS to submit a question on the Q&A Board.
For general assistance with eMACS contact the eMACS Help Desk at emacs@mt.gov or (406) 444-2575. For assistance with vendor registration or responding to events please refer to the eMACS Resources website: https://spb.mt.gov/eMACS-Resources
Be sure to certify and submit your response once completed.
Description mailto:emacs@mt.gov https://spb.mt.gov/eMACS-Resources
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Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid
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1. Please read and agree to comply with Single Point of Contact requirement.
2. Please review and accept the IFB General Information.
3.
Please review and accept the State of Montana contract Standard Terms and Conditions identified herein.
Bidders requesting additions or exceptions to the Standard Terms and Conditions must submit them to the procurement officer by the Q&A deadline. The State reserves the right to address nonmaterial requests for exceptions to the Standard Terms and Conditions and contract language with the lowest bidder during contract negotiation.
4. Please read and agree to comply with MDT Terms and Conditions.
5. Please review any and all question and answer entries for this solicitation by clicking on the Q&A Board and viewing each question and answer.
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Buyer Attachments
1. Steel Posts and Hardware Specifications
2. Quote Sheet
3. MDT Detailed Drawings
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Questions Required Questions
Group 1: Quote Sheet Instructions:
1.1 Bidder is required to complete the Quote Sheet found under Buyer Attachments and upload the completed sheet.
Group 2:
Instructions:
2.1 If you wish to receive a copy of the bid tab sheet; please provide your email address.
Group 3: Verification of Nondiscrimination Against Firearms Entities/Trade Associations.
Instructions:
Offeror’s certification is made in compliance with and in reference to 30-20-301, MCA and the terms defined therein. If Offeror determines the provisions of 30-20-301, MCA do not apply to Offeror or the contract to be awarded under this RFP, Offeror shall submit a statement setting forth in detail the basis for such determination.
3.1
Offeror does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of any contract it is awarded under this solicitation; and b. Offeror will not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of any contract it is awarded as a result of this solicitation.
3.2 The Contractor determines the provisions of 30-20-301, MCA do not apply to the contract, the Contractor shall submit a statement setting forth in detail the basis for such determination.
3.3 Please confirm whether you are a governmental entity, are not a “company” that exists to make a profit or are a company with fewer than 10 full-time employees.
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Product Line Items Product Line Items
1. Steel Delineator Post (Galvanized Only) # Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow
Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Delivery
P1 Steel Delineator Post (Galvanized Only) 1 LS - Lump Sum 70 days after award
Minimum 1.12 lbs. per foot; "flying U” type construction. Drill or punch a minimum of eighteen 3/8” maximum diameter holes on 1-inch centers from the top of the post. 1/4” square holes may be used. Size shall be 2-3/8” maximum x 7/8” (25 per bundle).
2. Steel Signpost (Galvanized Only) # Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow
P1 Steel Signpost (Galvanized Only) 1 LS - Lump Sum 70 days after award
Minimum 2.5 lbs. per foot; “flying U" construction. Drill 3/8" diameter holes on 1-inch centers starting from the top of the post, then down the post full length. Size shall be 3” x 1-1/4”, (25 per bundle).
3. Steel "T" Post
P1 Steel "T" Post 1 LS - Lump Sum 70 days after award
Weight of 1.33 lbs. per foot and anchor plate; galvanized or painted dark green (25 per bundle).
4. Steel Square Posts
P1 Steel Square Posts 1 LS - Lump Sum 70 days after award
Hot dipped galvanized, 12-gauge posts with 7/16” pre-punched holes on 1-inch centers full length of tubes on all four sides. 12-foot length (25 per bundle).
5. Steel Intermediate Guardrail Post, 5'3" x 2 3/8" x 3"
Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Delivery
P1 Steel Intermediate Guardrail Post 1 LS - Lump Sum 70 days after award
5'3" x 2 3/8" x 3", with soil plate and 5/16" diameter hook bolts. Reference Standard Drawing 606-92.
6. Steel Intermediate W Beam Guardrail Post, 6’ x 4” x 6” # Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow
P1 Steel Intermediate W Beam Guardrail Post, 6’ x 4” x 6” 1 LS - Lump Sum 70 days after award
Galvanized and drilled, minimum of 12 drilled or punched holes (25 per bundle), Reference Standard Drawing 606-05B.
7. Multi-Directional Slip Base Assembly for Steel Square Posts
P1 Multi-Directional Slip Base Assembly for Steel Square Posts 1 LS - Lump Sum 70 days after award
12 gauge. Coral Sales #SB-1, #SB-2 or X-cessories Squared #SB8X-2525-G or approved equal.
8. Heavy Duty Steel Square Tube Signpost Anchor, 3" x 36" 16.63#
Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Delivery
P1 Heavy Duty Steel Square Tube Signpost Anchor, 3” x 36” 16.63# 1 LS - Lump Sum 70 days after award
(Sign anchor for 2.5” square Telspar or approved equal signpost.) Reference Standard Drawing 619-14
9. Heavy Duty Steel Square Tube Signpost Anchor, 3" x 36" 20.60# # Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow
Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Delivery
P1 Heavy Duty Steel Square Tube Signpost Anchor, 3” x 36” 20.60# 1 LS - Lump Sum 70 days after award
(Sign anchor for 2.5” square Telspar or approved equal signpost.) Reference Standard Drawing 619-14.
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Service Line Items Service Line Items
There are no Items added to this event.
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