Sanding Material 2-Locations Butte Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number MDT-312818-RP for sanding material in the Butte Area. The procurement seeks two distinct line items: 9,000 tons of 3/8" sanding material and 9,000 tons of 5/16" sanding material, with each line item including a mobilization component. The bid was opened on 4/30/2018 at 10:30 AM MDT and is set to close on 5/22/2018 at 3:00 PM MDT, with bid security being a mandatory submission requirement. Potential bidders must submit any questions through the eMACS Q&A Board and are advised to thoroughly review all specifications and attachments. The primary procurement contact is Richele Parkhurst, who can be reached at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-657-0274.

The procurement appears to have standard state contract terms with payment structured as 0% 0, Net 30, using US Dollars. Vendors must be registered with the Montana Secretary of State and comply with nondiscrimination policies and diesel fuel usage regulations. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, bidders will need to meet standard state vendor qualifications. The estimated quantities are noted as approximate, suggesting potential flexibility in final contract volumes. Although no specific budget range is provided, the procurement involves two 9,000-ton line items of sanding material, which implies a substantial contract value. Interested vendors must ensure complete compliance with all state procurement requirements and submit comprehensive bids that meet the technical specifications outlined in the solicitation documents.