2024 Treated Wood Posts & Poles

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking bids for treated wood posts and poles through a competitive solicitation numbered MDT-315617-PN. The procurement covers various types of round and square wooden posts, including sign posts, fence posts, and guardrail posts, to be delivered to eleven MDT maintenance facilities across Montana, including locations in Wolf Point, Missoula, Miles City, Lewistown, Kalispell, Havre, Great Falls, Glendive, Butte, Billings, and Bozeman. Vendors must submit bids through the eMACS system and comply with technical specifications outlined in the 2024 Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, with specific requirements for wood treatment and seasoning detailed in subsections 705.03.1, 706.03, and 706.04. The bid opens on 4/26/2024 at 2:00 PM MDT and closes on 5/17/2024 at 2:00 PM MDT, with most line items requiring delivery within 50 days after award and some specific items with a 20-day delivery window. Commodity codes for this procurement include 5042 (Transportation Goods & Services - Wooden Poles, Posts & Blocks) and 1706 (Fencing - Wood), with quantities ranging from 3 to 400 units per line item.

The solicitation includes a certification requirement of non-discrimination against firearms entities, which may impact vendor eligibility. Potential bidders must carefully review the detailed specifications on the MDT website (http://www.mdt.mt.gov/business/contracting/standard_specs.shtml) to ensure compliance with technical requirements. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly mentioned, vendors should be prepared to meet standard state procurement guidelines. The payment terms are structured as 0% 0, Net 30, suggesting standard government payment protocols. Interested vendors can contact Patrick Navarro (pnavarro@mt.gov, +1 406-444-6033) for any questions or clarifications about the bid. Though exact budget ranges are not specified in the documentation, the multi-location procurement and varied quantities suggest a potentially significant contract value. The comprehensive distribution across Montana's maintenance facilities indicates a statewide procurement strategy designed to ensure consistent infrastructure support.