Sanding Material 2-Locations Kalispell Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number MDT-313675-RP for sanding material in the Kalispell Area, with two distinct procurement options. Option #1 involves 3,750 tons of sanding material with a lump sum mobilization, while Option #2 involves 2,500 cubic yards of sanding material with a similar mobilization structure. The procurement is categorized under commodity code 5027 for Transportation Goods & Services - Sanding Material/Chips. Bidders must submit comprehensive bid documentation through the electronic Montana Acquisition & Contracting Systems (eMACS), including a Dark Money Declaration and bid security. The bid was released on 4/3/2020, with a firm closing date of 5/12/2020 at 2:00 PM MDT, and potential vendors are required to comply with state requirements, nondiscrimination guidelines, and disability accommodation notices. Bidders can submit questions through the eMACS Q&A Board, and incomplete bid security will result in automatic disqualification.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Standard payment terms are Net 30, with transactions conducted in US Dollars. While the primary jurisdiction is associated with Big Horn County, the procurement appears to be statewide, with potential delivery to multiple locations including the Montana Youth Challenge Academy in Dillon, MT. The bid documents suggest a potential contract value ranging from approximately 2,500 to 3,750 cubic yards/tons of sanding material, though exact financial parameters are not definitively specified. There are no incumbent vendor references provided in the available documentation. Bidders must agree to a single point of contact, review standard contract terms, and submit all required documentation to be considered for the contract. The procurement appears designed to secure a reliable sanding material supplier for transportation and infrastructure maintenance purposes.