Production of Plant Mix Material as Needed Libby Kalispell Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Production of Plant Mix Material as Needed in the Libby Kalispell Area, with solicitation number MDT-313709-RP. The procurement seeks three specific types of commercial plant mix materials: 1/2" Commercial Plant Mix with No Rap (500 tons), 3/8" Commercial Plant Mix with No Rap (500 tons), and 1/2" Commercial Plant Mix. The bid was posted on May 5, 2020, with a bid opening and closing date of May 27, 2020, at 2:00 PM MDT. This procurement appears to be focused on acquiring road construction materials for infrastructure projects in the Libby and Kalispell area of Montana. Potential bidders will need to demonstrate the capability to produce and deliver the specified quantities of plant mix materials according to MDT's specifications. The bid requires careful attention to material composition, quantity requirements, and delivery logistics specific to the transportation infrastructure needs of the region.

While the available documentation does not explicitly state set-aside designations or specific vendor restrictions, typical state transportation procurement processes often have provisions for local or small business participation. The procurement does not indicate any incumbent vendors or specific technology integration requirements. The total potential award appears to be for 1,000 tons of commercial plant mix materials, which suggests a moderate-scale procurement typical of regional transportation infrastructure maintenance and construction projects. The bid appears to be open to qualified commercial plant mix producers who can meet the Montana Department of Transportation's technical specifications and delivery requirements. Potential bidders should carefully review the full bid documentation to understand the precise technical, logistical, and performance expectations associated with this contract opportunity.