Sanding Material 1-Location Butte Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number MDT-312816-RP for sanding material in the Butte Area, seeking two product line items of sanding material in 3/8" and 5/16" sizes. The procurement includes mobilization, sanding material, and salt, with estimated quantities of 4,500 tons of sanding material and 250 tons of salt for each material size. Bidders must submit bid security and comply with various contract requirements, including performance security and registration with the Montana Secretary of State. The solicitation will be submitted through the eMACS (Montana Acquisition & Contracting System) platform, with the bid opening on 4/30/2018 at 10:30 AM MDT and closing on 5/22/2018 at 3:00 PM MDT. Potential bidders are required to log into eMACS to submit questions through the Q&A Board and can obtain assistance from the eMACS Help Desk. Payment terms are set at 0% 0, Net 30, and the state reserves the right to address non-material requests for exceptions during contract negotiation.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must adhere to nondiscrimination policies and comply with standard terms and conditions outlined in the solicitation documents. The total estimated value of the contract appears to be based on the projected material quantities, with potential annual procurement of approximately 9,000 tons of sanding material and 500 tons of salt. Vendors must carefully review all attachments, including the Butte Area 1-Location Sanding Material Specifications, and ensure full compliance with all bidding requirements. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of thorough documentation and accurate certification of bid responses. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to meet the precise material specifications and delivery requirements for the sanding material procurement.