2025-2029 Bridge Load Rating Term Contract

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking proposals from consulting firms for a Bridge Load Rating Term Contract covering the period from April 2025 through March 2029. The procurement aims to establish four term contracts for comprehensive bridge load rating services throughout Montana, including conventional ratings, complex structural analyses, ratings for structures without existing plans, and load rating reviews and updates. Qualified consulting firms must possess Montana professional engineering licensure at the time of proposal submission, with the prime consultant required to complete at least 50% of work for specific task assignments. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the State of Montana File Transfer Service by February 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM MST, with an evaluation committee review scheduled for March 3, 2025, and consultant selection set for March 5, 2025. The solicitation falls under commodity codes 5039 (Transportation-related Contracted Services) and 1504 (Engineering Services), with Kelly Williams serving as the single point of contact for questions at (406) 444-7961 or kwilliams@mt.gov.

While no specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals are mandated, firms are encouraged to utilize DBE firms when applicable. The contracts will be administered on either a cost-plus-fixed-fee or specific-rates-of-compensation basis, with MDT determining the method at the assignment level. Each contract will have a negotiated cost ceiling for budget control, with direct travel costs compensable according to GSA rates and rules. The total contract value is estimated at approximately $1,000,000 per term contract, with potential one-year extensions not to exceed a total of five years. Prospective bidders should carefully review the detailed requirements in the RFP document, which outlines the comprehensive scope of bridge load rating services required. The procurement allows for flexibility in contract administration while maintaining strict professional engineering standards and comprehensive bridge assessment capabilities across Montana's transportation infrastructure.