Independent Cost Estimator Services - North Ninepipe - Missoula Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking Independent Cost Estimator (ICE) Services for the North Ninepipe project located in the Missoula Area through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The procurement opportunity requires comprehensive transportation, engineering, financial assessment, business management, and market research services specifically tailored to the project's cost estimation needs. Prospective offerors must submit detailed proposals demonstrating their qualifications, including completing an ICE price sheet and responding to specific qualification requirements. The solicitation opened on February 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM MST and will close on March 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT, with proposals remaining sealed until the closing time. Evaluation criteria include a potential 5% bonus in total points for vendors who certify compliance with Executive Order No. 12-2016 regarding Equal Pay for Montana Women. All questions must be submitted through the eMACS Q&A Board, and technical support is available through the eMACS Help Desk.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must register in Montana's eMACS procurement system to participate in the solicitation. While specific award values or budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the Independent Cost Estimator Services suggests a significant professional services contract. The procurement appears open to qualified engineering and cost estimation firms with demonstrated expertise in transportation project financial assessment. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements were explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. Potential respondents should carefully review the attached project-specific agreements and preconstruction services requirements to ensure full compliance with MDT's detailed solicitation specifications.