Sanding Material 1-Location Billings Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #MDT-314218-RP for sanding material in the Billings Area, with procurement options that include two distinct supply alternatives. Option #1 encompasses 2,250 tons of sanding material, while Option #2 involves 1,500 cubic yards of sanding material, both of which include a lump sum mobilization component. The bid solicitation requires electronic submission through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS), with a bid period running from June 11, 2021, to June 28, 2021. Interested vendors must log in to the system and submit any questions through the designated Q&A Board, with Richele Parkhurst serving as the primary contact (rparkhurst@mt.gov, +1 406-546-8243). The commodity is specifically coded under transportation goods and services (commodity code 5027), and bidders must comply with multiple requirements including contract performance security, diesel fuel usage guidelines, and nondiscrimination accommodations. Bid submissions must include bid security, and standard payment terms are set at Net 30.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and compliance requirements outlined in the bid documents. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the bid suggests a standard procurement process for sanding materials likely used for winter road maintenance in the Billings area. The potential award value is not precisely specified, but can be estimated based on the two procurement options: Option #1 for 2,250 tons and Option #2 for 1,500 cubic yards of sanding material. Vendors are strongly advised to thoroughly review all attached documents and Q&A entries before submission to ensure complete understanding of the procurement requirements. The bid represents a standard local government procurement process for essential transportation maintenance materials.