Sanding Material 1-Location Lewistown Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting bids for a sanding material procurement in the Lewistown Area through Invitation for Bid (IFB) number MDT-314742-RP. The procurement offers two distinct options: Option #1 for 1,650 tons of sanding material and Option #2 for 1,100 cubic yards of sanding material, both including a lump sum mobilization component. The goods will be delivered FOB to 930 W. Custer Avenue, Helena, MT, with estimated quantities subject to potential adjustment. The bid was opened on May 16, 2022, and is scheduled to close on June 22, 2022, with potential bidders required to submit questions and obtain additional details through the eMACS Q&A Board. Bidders must comply with various requirements including contract performance security, diesel fuel usage guidelines, and nondiscrimination policies. The procurement contact is Richele Parkhurst, reachable at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243, with the commodity classified under transportation goods and services code 5027.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are expected to accept standard contract terms and conditions, with a Net 30 payment term and transactions conducted in US Dollars. While no incumbent vendors are directly referenced, the procurement allows for flexibility in material measurement, offering both tons and cubic yards options to accommodate different vendor capabilities. The bid documents suggest potential vendors should have experience in transportation-related material supply and the ability to meet precise technical specifications. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement involves two material quantity options that would likely represent a moderate-value contract for sanding materials. Interested vendors must carefully review all documentation, certify their responses, and ensure compliance with all technical and administrative requirements outlined in the solicitation.