On-line Auction Services - Real Estate

The Montana Department of Transportation is requesting bids for on-line auction services to conduct land disposal sales in full compliance with statutory requirements and MDT's terms and conditions under IFB MDT-316613-MS, with bids due October 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MDT.

Bidders must submit a complete cost proposal for online services, provide a statement of experience conducting public and real estate auctions, upload a description of auction methodology and staffing plan, confirm ability to meet MDT and statutory requirements, and submit sub-vendor information if applicable. The awardee must conduct auctions in full compliance with Montana statutes and MDT's contract terms.

Payment terms are Net 30 with 0% discount if paid upfront. The commodity code is 3903 for Professional Services — Auctioneering Services.

Bidders must comply with Montana's Single Point of Contact requirement and review and accept IFB General Information, State of Montana contract terms and conditions, and federal state terms and conditions. Bidders requesting exceptions to standard terms and conditions must submit them by the Q&A deadline; the state reserves the right to address nonmaterial requests during contract negotiation with the lowest bidder. All bidders must certify nondiscrimination against firearm entities or firearm trade associations in compliance with 30-20-301, MCA, or provide a detailed statement explaining why these provisions do not apply.

The solicitation opened September 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MDT. No specific site visits or bidder's conferences are mentioned. The procurement officer is Michele Smith at mismith@mt.gov or (406) 444-6033.