Specifications.docx

The provided document is a Specifications file for Treated Wood Posts & Poles Standard Specifications issued by the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) for the 2024 procurement cycle. The specification document references the department's "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction" 2024 edition and outlines specific sections, articles, and subsections applicable to treated wood posts and poles procurement. The document provides technical guidance for vendors on wood treatment requirements, specifically emphasizing the need to ensure wood posts and block outs are properly seasoned to meet the specified treatment standards outlined in Subsection 705.03.1.

The specification details technical requirements for wood posts and poles, with a focus on compliance with specific standard specification sections including 101, 706.03, 706.04, and partial references to sections 704.01.5, 704.01.6, 705.01.2, 705.03.1, and 712.02.7-8. Vendors are directed to the MDT website (http://www.mdt.mt.gov/business/contracting/standard_specs.shtml) to obtain current supplemental specifications, indicating a transparent and accessible procurement process. While specific bid dates, quantities, and pricing are not explicitly stated in this document, it serves as a critical technical specification guide for potential bidders interested in supplying treated wood posts and poles to the Montana Department of Transportation.