Sanding Material 1A-Location Lewistown Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDT-314168-2-RP for Sanding Material 1A in the Lewistown Area, seeking procurement of sanding materials through two distinct bidding options. Option #1 involves 2,500 tons of sanding material with a lump sum mobilization cost, while Option #2 offers 1,667 cubic yards of sanding material with an equivalent mobilization cost. The solicitation was publicly posted on May 24, 2021, with bid submissions due by June 29, 2021, at 2:00 PM MDT. Potential bidders are permitted to submit questions through the eMACS Q&A Board, and the primary contact for the procurement is Richele Parkhurst, reachable at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243. Vendors must upload bid security with their submission, with automatic disqualification occurring for failure to do so, and must comply with standard terms and conditions. Payment terms are established at net 30 days with 0% interest, and all transactions will be conducted in US Dollars.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types, suggesting open competition among qualified vendors. Bid quantities are noted as estimated, indicating potential flexibility in final procurement volumes. The solicitation requires vendors to demonstrate capability in providing transportation-related goods and services, specifically sanding materials/chips. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the procurement suggests a recurring need for sanding materials in the Lewistown area, potentially indicating an ongoing municipal infrastructure maintenance requirement. Although specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the two-option structure implies potential variability in procurement scale and cost. Vendors should be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation of their ability to meet the specified material requirements and logistical specifications outlined in the bid documents.