Sanding Material 2-Locations Miles City Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking a vendor to procure sanding material for two locations in the Miles City Area: Broadus Yard and Ashland Yard. The procurement involves supplying 3,000 tons (or 2,000 cubic yards) of sanding material for the Broadus location and 2,250 tons (or 1,500 cubic yards) for the Ashland location. The contract period runs from July 1, 2025, to October 3, 2025, with bidders able to submit proposals for either tons or cubic yards, and option bids allowed for one or both locations. Key deliverables include producing sanding material, stockpiling to facilitate water runoff, and potentially blending with salt at specified rates. Contractors must meet stringent requirements including material gradation, moisture content specifications, and Department of Environmental Quality emission standards. The bid opening is scheduled for June 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT, with bid number MDT-316121-RP. Evaluation will focus on compliance with material specifications, pricing, and adherence to precise quality control protocols.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit proposals through the electronic Montana Acquisition and Contracting System (eMACS) and comply with state nondiscrimination statutes. The procurement allows for payment terms of Net 30, with potential price adjustments for materials not meeting exact specifications. While no incumbent vendors are listed, the contract includes provisions for random sampling and testing by MDT, with potential price reductions for non-compliant materials. The estimated total procurement value ranges between 5,250 tons and 3,500 cubic yards of sanding material, with unit pricing to be determined based on mobilization, crushing, hauling, stockpiling, and measurement costs. Interested vendors can direct questions to Richele Parkhurst at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243, with the commodity code for this procurement being 5027 for Transportation Goods & Services - Sanding Material/Chips.