Production of Commercial Plant Mix Material as Needed Bozeman Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation numbered MDT-316421-KB for the production of commercial plant mix material on an as-needed basis in the Bozeman Area. The procurement seeks delivery of two product line items: 200 tons of 3/4" Commercial Plant Mix and 1,800 tons of 3/8" Commercial Plant Mix, with all quantities identified as estimated and delivery required on an as-needed basis throughout the contract period. Bidders must register as vendors in eMACS, the state's electronic procurement system, and submit sealed bids by April 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT, with bid opening occurring on the same date. All questions and requests for exceptions to State of Montana terms and conditions, MDT-specific terms and conditions, and applicable Montana statutes regarding nondiscrimination must be submitted through the eMACS Q&A Board prior to the established deadline. The contract will operate under Net 30 payment terms with no prepayment discount offered, and all bids will remain sealed until the closure deadline. The procurement officer for this solicitation is Krystelle Baranyai (kbaranyai@mt.gov), and additional specification details are available in the attached "Production of Commercial Plant Mix as Needed Bozeman Area Specifications" document accessible through the eMACS portal. No site visits or bidders' conferences are referenced in the solicitation.

The IFB documentation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility to particular enterprise types, disadvantaged businesses, or other specialized classifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available procurement materials. The solicitation does not reference integration with existing infrastructure or technology systems beyond the requirement that bidders must utilize eMACS for vendor registration and bid submission. Similarly, no award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the posted solicitation documents, with pricing to be determined through the competitive sealed bid process based on submitted proposals evaluated against the established IFB criteria.