Custer Rest Area Maintenance

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Rest Area Maintenance services at the Custer Rest Area located in Yellowstone County. This procurement seeks qualified caretaker management firms or individuals to provide comprehensive maintenance services for a seven-month period from May 21, 2026, through November 15, 2026. The primary deliverables include all janitorial and facility maintenance operations necessary to maintain the rest area in proper working condition throughout the contract period. Key qualifications for bidders include demonstrated experience in rest area or similar facility maintenance operations, with mandatory attendance at a pre-bid conference and site inspection. The solicitation is categorized under commodity codes 0606 (Building Maintenance - Janitorial Services) and 0608 (Building Maintenance - Rest Area Maintenance). Critical deadlines include a bid opening on April 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT, with bid closure and award determination set for May 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT. All questions must be submitted through the eMACS Q&A Board by the specified deadline, and bidders must comply with the State of Montana Standard Terms and Conditions, MDT Terms and Conditions, and prevailing wage rate requirements.

The solicitation does not specify set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organizational types, though all bidders must certify compliance with Montana Code Annotated 30-20-301 regarding nondiscrimination against firearm entities and trade associations. No incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements are detailed in the available documentation. Payment terms are established as Net 30 with no early payment discounts offered. The specific contract value or budget range is not disclosed in the IFB summary, and interested bidders should contact Michele Smith at mismith@mt.gov or (406) 444-6033 for additional information regarding compensation and contract specifications.