Sanding Material 1-Location Miles City Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Sanding Material in the Miles City Area, solicitation number MDT-316120-RP. The procurement offers two bidding options: Option #1 for 4,500 tons of sanding material and Option #2 for 3,000 cubic yards of sanding material, with a mandatory lump sum mobilization requirement for each option. The project involves producing sanding material for winter road maintenance, with specific production timelines requiring 2,500 tons to be completed by October 3, 2025, and the remaining 2,000 tons by April 10, 2026. Contractors can bid on one or both options, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest bidder. The bid opens on May 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT and closes on June 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT, with bids to be submitted through the eMACS system. Bidders must meet detailed specifications including material gradation requirements, salt blending guidelines, moisture content standards, and Department of Environmental Quality emission standards. The primary contact for the bid is Richele Parkhurst, reachable at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must provide bid security for bids over $150,000, which is 10% of the total bid amount, and certify compliance with Montana Code Annotated 30-20-301 regarding nondiscrimination against firearms entities. Payment terms are set at 0% with Net 30 conditions, and the commodity is classified under code 5027 for Transportation Goods & Services - Sanding Material/Chips. Contractors are required to provide their own weighing equipment and follow specific stockpiling and mixing protocols. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves potential contracts for either 4,500 tons or 3,000 cubic yards of sanding material, with pricing determined by weight or volume and subject to potential adjustments based on material quality and specification compliance. The contract includes provisions for partial payments and comprehensive testing to ensure the sanding material meets the required specifications for winter road maintenance in the Miles City Area.