Electrical Systems Engineering and Technical Support

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is seeking Statements of Qualification (SOQ) from engineering firms to design and implement electrical system upgrades for the Broadwater Dam Project located near Toston, Montana. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitation number DNRC-RFP/RFQ-2025-1180SS is open from May 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM MDT to June 29, 2025, at 5:00 PM MDT, with all questions and clarifications due by June 16, 2025. The procurement covers multiple commodity codes including electrical supplies, building maintenance, engineering services, and training services, with a focus on comprehensive electrical systems engineering and technical support. Interested firms must submit their qualifications through the eMACS system, adhering to specific formatting requirements and addressing all questions comprehensively. Evaluation will be conducted solely on the written materials provided, with firms prohibited from communicating with state staff about the procurement except through the designated procurement officer, Shauna Simpson.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations were explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. The solicitation appears to be open to qualified engineering firms with demonstrated expertise in electrical systems design and infrastructure upgrades. Pricing for the project will be determined during subsequent contract negotiations, and bidders are explicitly instructed not to include pricing in their initial submissions. While no incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements were specified, the project involves upgrades to the electrical systems at the Broadwater Dam Project, suggesting potential modernization or enhancement of current infrastructure. The procurement process emphasizes technical qualifications and the ability to successfully implement complex electrical engineering projects, though no specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the available documents.