Judith Landing State Park Interpretation Plan - Ethnography

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is requesting proposals for ethnohistorical overview and interpretation plan consulting services for Judith Landing State Park and the Judith Landing Historic District, with proposals due September 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MDT. This is a competitive RFP, though Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is considering a sole-source award recommendation to Northwest Mother's Milk Bank — a decision-material flag suggesting potential contract history or vendor relationship that may constrain the competitive field.

The scope requires a qualified consultant to document tribal histories, tribal perspectives of historical events, cultural connections, traditional land uses, relationships to plants and animals, and contemporary significance of the area. Work includes existing literature review and direct consultation with tribal representatives. Deliverables are an ethnohistorical overview and interpretation plan. Offerors must complete mandatory Business Information and Cost Proposal documents and comply with Montana prevailing wage requirements, insurance requirements, registration, debarment, conflict-of-interest, and trade secret affidavit requirements.

The commodity code is 2801 (Interpretive Exhibit - Services) with a single service line item. No contract value, budget range, or estimated term is stated. Payment terms are Net 30 days. Place of performance is Judith Landing State Park and the Judith Landing Historic District. No pre-bid conference, site visit, or anticipated award date is identified. Contract exceptions must be submitted by the proposal deadline. Montana reserves the right to reject any or all exceptions. Questions due date is not specified in the summary.