Sanding Material 1 Location Missoula Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) under bid number MDT-316504-MS for the procurement of sanding material at one location in the Missoula Area. This sealed-bid solicitation opened on May 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT and closes on June 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT. Bidders must choose between two options: Option #1 requires delivery of 7,500 tons of sanding material, while Option #2 requires 5,000 cubic yards of sanding material, with both options including a mobilization component valued as a separate lump sum line item. All bidders must review the specifications, IFB General Information, State of Montana contract terms and conditions, and MDT-specific terms and conditions before submitting proposals through the eMACS system. Bids totaling $150,000 or greater must be accompanied by bid proposal security equal to 10% of the total bid amount, with failure to submit such security resulting in automatic disqualification. Payment terms are Net 30 with no discount for early payment. Questions regarding the procurement must be submitted through the Q&A Board in the eMACS system, and sealed bids must also be submitted through this platform by the June 8, 2026, deadline.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that may respond to this solicitation. However, all offerors must certify compliance with Montana Code Annotated 30-20-301 regarding nondiscrimination against firearm entities and trade associations. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the solicitation documents. The estimated contract value is not explicitly stated; however, the requirement for bid security on bids of $150,000 or greater suggests the total contract value may fall within or exceed that range. For additional information or assistance with the solicitation, potential bidders should contact Michele Smith, the designated procurement official, at mismith@mt.gov or (406) 444-6033, or reach out to the eMACS Help Desk at emacs@mt.gov or (406) 444-2575 for technical support.