Miscellaneous Electrical Services as Needed Butte Division

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Miscellaneous Electrical Services for the Butte Division, seeking a qualified electrical contractor to provide specialized labor services. The procurement specifically requires hourly rates for three service line items: Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, and Apprentice Electrician, all to be billed on an hourly basis. Bidders must possess a valid electrical contractor's license from the Montana State Department of Commerce at the time of bid opening, demonstrating professional competency in electrical work. The solicitation was released on November 19, 2020, with the bid closing on December 3, 2020, at 2:00 PM MST. Potential bidders are required to submit their proposals through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS) and must comply with standard terms and conditions, including specific insurance requirements and Workers' Compensation Act guidelines. Bidders must also complete a Dark Money Disclosure process and are encouraged to submit any questions through the system's Q&A Board. The primary contact for this procurement is Richele Parkhurst, reachable at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-657-0274.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, Net 30, with all transactions conducted in US Dollars. While no incumbent vendors are directly referenced in the documentation, the bid suggests a need for ongoing electrical maintenance and service support for the Butte Division facility. The procurement appears designed to establish a flexible, as-needed electrical service contract, allowing the MDT to draw upon professional electrical labor at predetermined hourly rates. Though a specific total contract value is not disclosed, the structure implies a potentially significant ongoing engagement based on the range of electrical service levels required (Master, Journeyman, and Apprentice rates). The comprehensive nature of the solicitation indicates the MDT seeks a reliable, qualified electrical contractor capable of providing versatile, professional electrical services on an as-needed basis for the Butte Division.