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This is a steel posts and hardware specifications document for the Montana Department of Transportation, detailing technical requirements and delivery instructions for nine product line groups across multiple regional distribution centers. The solicitation encompasses steel delineator posts (6 to 8 feet), steel signposts (8 to 12 feet), steel "T" posts (6 to 6.5 feet), steel square posts (12 feet in multiple diameters), 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 the Department's Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (2026 edition). Bids are due September 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. MDT, with a requested delivery window of 70 calendar days after award. The specification document identifies 11 F.O.B. and billing locations throughout Montana, including regional offices in Missoula, Butte, Kalispell, Bozeman, Great Falls, Havre, Miles City, Glendive, Wolf Point, Billings, and Lewistown, each with designated procurement contacts.

Pricing is to be quoted in U.S. dollars on a net 30-day payment term. All steel products must meet specific material requirements, including galvanization or painted finishes as indicated, minimum weight per foot specifications, and precise hole drilling or punching requirements according to referenced standard drawings. No set-asides, local vendor preferences, estimated contract value, or incumbent information is identified in the procurement. Bidders are required to register in the eMACs portal to submit questions and access full specifications, and must verify nondiscrimination against firearm entities per Montana Code 30-20-301. Bidders may request exceptions to Montana's Standard Terms and Conditions, which the State reserves the right to negotiate with the lowest responsive bidder during contract award discussions. The procurement officer is Richele Parkhurst at rparkhurst@mt.gov or (406) 546-8243.

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STEEL POSTS AND HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

All references to the "Standard Specifications" shall be the Department's book entitled "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction", 2026 edition, or as amended by current supplemental specifications. Current supplemental specifications may be obtained at the following web site: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/business/contracting/standard_specs.shtml

1.1.1. The following Standard Specifications Sections apply in their entirety:

a. Section 101

1.1.2. The following Standard Specifications Articles apply in their entirety:

a. 106.01

b. 106.03

c. 106.06

d. 106.09

e. 704.03

1.1.3 The following portions of Standard Specification Articles shall apply:

a. 106.01.2

b. 705.01.5

c. 712.02.7

F.O.B. AND “BILL TO” LOCATIONS

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

PO BOX 7039

2100 W BROADWAY

MISSOULA MT 59807-7039

Chad Pearson chpearson@mt.gov

(406) 523-5816

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

PO BOX 3068

3751 WYNNE AVE

BUTTE MT 59702-3068

Jim Pesanti jpesanti@mt.gov

(406) 494-9628

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

PO BOX 7308

85 5TH AVENUE NE

KALISPELL, MT 59903-7308

Justun Juelfs jjuelfs@mt.gov

(406) 751-2010

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

PO BOX 3028

100 NELSON RD

BOZEMAN MT 59772-3028

Josh Ritchie jritchie@mt.gov

(406) 556-4704

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

PO BOX 1359

200 SMELTER AVE NE

GREAT FALLS MT 59403-1359

Harry Barnett hbarnett@mt.gov

(406) 454-5889

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

1649 US HIGHWAY 2 NW

HAVRE MT 59501-3455

Jody Bachini jbachini@mt.gov

(406) 262-5504

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

217 N 4TH ST

MILES CITY MT 59301-3039

Mike Skillestad mskillestad@mt.gov

(406) 345-8253

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

PO BOX 890

123 RIVER RD

GLENDIVE MT 59330-0890

Mike Skillestad mskillestad@mt.gov

(406) 345-8253

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

200 E HIGHWAY 25

WOLF POINT MT 59201-9001

Mark Kurokawa mkurokawa@mt.gov

(406) 943-7170

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

PO BOX 20437

424 MOREY ST

BILLINGS MT 59104-0437

Walt Houghton whoughton@mt.gov

(406) 657-0217

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

50 AIRPORT RD

LEWISTOWN MT 59457-8013

Adam Lahr alahr@mt.gov

(406) 538-1300

STEEL POSTS AND HARDWARE

*Stores # is for Department reference only*

GROUP 1

Steel Delineator Post galvanized only. 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).

· 6 FootStores#5674-2521
· 6 1/2 FootStores #5674-2527
· 7 FootStores #5674-2522
· 8 FootStores #5674-2523

GROUP 2

Steel Signpost galvanized only, 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).

· 8 FootStores #5674-2542
· 10 FootStores #5674-2544
· 12 FootStores #5674-2545

GROUP 3

Steel “T” post weight of 1.33 lbs. per foot and anchor plate; galvanized or painted dark green (25 per bundle).

· 6 FootStores #5674-2512
· 6-1/2 FootStores #5674-2514

GROUP 4

Steel square posts, 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).

· 2 inch outside diameterStores #5674-2634
· 2-1/4 inch outside diameterStores #5674-2636
· 2-1/2 inch outside diameterStores #5674-2635

GROUP 5

Steel Intermediate guard rail post, 5'3" x 2 3/8" x 3", with soil plate and 5/16" diameter hook bolts. Reference Standard Drawing 606-92. Stores #5674-1531

GROUP 6

Steel Intermediate W Beam Guardrail Post, 6’ x 4” x 6”, Galvanized and drilled, minimum of 12 drilled or punched holes (25 per bundle), Reference Standard Drawing 606-05B. Stores #5674-1533

GROUP 7

Multi-Directional Slip Base Assembly for Steel Square Posts 12 gauge. Coral Sales #SB-1, #SB-2 or X-cessories Squared #SB8X-2525-G or approved equal.

· 2 inch diameterStores #5674-0116
· 2 ½ inch diameterStores #5674-0117

GROUP 8

Heavy Duty Steel Square Tube Signpost Anchor, 3” x 36” 16.63#. (Sign anchor for 2.5” square Telspar or approved equal signpost.) Reference Standard Drawing 619-14. Stores #5674-2632

GROUP 9

Heavy Duty Steel Square Tube Signpost Anchor, 3” x 36” 20.60#. (Sign anchor for 2.5” square Telspar or approved equal signpost.) Reference Standard Drawing 619-14. Stores #5674-2633

DELIVERY

Delivery will be required on or before: 70 CALENDAR DAYS ARO

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