Sanding Material 2-Locations Butte Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking bids for sanding material production at two locations in the Butte Area: the Divide Maintenance Yard and the Wisdom Yard. The procurement involves producing 5,500 tons or 3,667 cubic yards of winter road maintenance material between July 1, 2025, and October 1, 2025. Bidders can submit proposals for either tons or cubic yards and can bid on one or both locations through the eMACS system. The contract requires contractors to meet specific technical specifications, including material gradation standards, salt blending requirements, and moisture content limitations. Evaluation criteria will focus on material quality, compliance with Department of Environmental Quality emission standards, and adherence to stockpiling and mixing protocols. The bid solicitation (MDT-316112-RP) opens on May 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT and closes on June 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT, with potential bidders required to submit all documentation electronically.

The procurement does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with nondiscrimination requirements against firearms entities and associations, as specified in Montana Code Annotated 30-20-301. The bid requires bid security for proposals totaling $150,000 or more, with payment terms set at net 30 days. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the contract allows for potential additional work and includes provisions for partial payments and comprehensive material testing. Salt used in the sanding material must meet Clear Roads Qualified Product List requirements and undergo specific moisture and gradation testing. The primary contact for this procurement is Richele Parkhurst, who can be reached at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243. The commodity code for this procurement is 5027, categorized under Transportation Goods & Services - Sanding Material/Chips.