Electronic Permitting, Audit, Registration, and Tax System (ePART)

The Montana Department of Transportation is considering a sole-source award to Celtic Cross Holdings Inc. for the Electronic Permitting, Audit, Registration, and Tax System (ePART), with responses due August 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MDT under solicitation MDT-SolSour-2027-2286. Although this is a sole-source procurement, potential vendors who believe they can provide an equivalent product or service meeting all requirements are invited to submit detailed offerings for consideration.

The scope encompasses software and related services for electronic permitting, audit, registration, and tax functions, classified under NIGP commodity codes 0910 (Software) and 0911 (Software as a Service). Vendors must complete required submission questions including full company information, contact details, and a written response explaining how their services align with requirements outlined in the Letter of Intent document.

Payment terms are Net 30 with 0% financing offered. Questions and clarification requests must be submitted via the Q&A Board in eMACS by the August 12 deadline. Responses must remain sealed until the deadline closes. Krystelle Baranyai (kbaranyai@mt.gov) is the primary point of contact. Vendors requiring technical assistance with Montana's eMACS procurement system can contact the eMACS Help Desk or consult the eMACS Vendor Handbook at spsd.mt.gov/eMACS-resources.