Sanding Material 1-Location Lewistown Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number MDT-314167-RP for sanding material in the Lewistown Area. The procurement offers two distinct options: Option #1 for 1,700 tons of sanding material and Option #2 for 1,133 cubic yards of sanding material, with both options including a lump sum mobilization line item. The bid is being processed through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS), with responses due by June 29, 2021, at 2:00 PM MDT. Bidders are required to submit bid security with their response, and failure to do so will result in automatic disqualification. The solicitation includes specific compliance requirements such as diesel fuel usage regulations, claims and disputes procedures, and nondiscrimination notices. Potential bidders are strongly encouraged to thoroughly review all documents, including the Lewistown Area 1-Location Sanding Material Specifications, and submit any questions through the eMACS Q&A Board prior to the bid closing date.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Payment terms are established at 0% with net 30 days, and the commodity is categorized under code 5027 for Transportation Goods & Services - Sanding Material/Chips. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the estimated quantities suggest a moderate-scale procurement. The bid documents indicate support is available through the eMACS Help Desk for potential vendors seeking assistance with the bidding process. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. Interested vendors must carefully review all procurement documents and ensure compliance with the specified technical specifications and submission requirements to be considered for the contract award.