Barber Canal Topographic Survey Martinsdale Reservoir Cadastral Survey

The Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (DNRC) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional surveying services in Golden Valley and Wheatland Counties, with a specific focus on two primary survey objectives. The first component involves a detailed topographic ground survey of the Barber Canal, extending from Deadman's Basin Reservoir to the Musselshell River near Shawmut, Montana. The second component requires a cadastral survey of State Water Projects Lands adjacent to Martinsdale Reservoir near Martinsdale, Montana. The solicitation, identified as DNRC-RFP/RFQ-2021-0016, uses a qualifications-based selection process with the commodity code 1503 for Engineering - Land Surveying. Potential bidders are required to thoroughly review all documents and Q&A entries before submitting qualifications, with a strict instruction not to include pricing in the items tab. The solicitation was opened on 10/26/2020 at 1:00 PM MDT and closed on 12/11/2020 at 3:00 PM MST, with Gwenette Ungerman serving as the primary contact at ungermang@mt.gov or +1 406-444-6724.

The RFQ does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. Payment terms are established as standard net 30 days following invoice receipt. While the document does not outline a specific budget range or award value, the comprehensive nature of the topographic and cadastral surveys suggests a potentially significant professional services contract. The solicitation appears to be open to qualified surveying firms with demonstrated expertise in topographic ground surveys and cadastral mapping, particularly those with experience in water project infrastructure and state land surveying. The qualifications-based selection process indicates that technical capabilities, professional experience, and demonstrated competence will be primary evaluation criteria. Pricing will be determined during subsequent contract negotiations, suggesting the DNRC is prioritizing technical proficiency and survey accuracy over immediate cost considerations.