Sanding Material 3-Locations Butte Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for sanding material procurement at three locations in the Butte Area, with solicitation number MDT-316115-RP. The procurement offers two bidding options: Option #1 for 15,750 tons of sanding material and Option #2 for 10,500 cubic yards, to be delivered at Boulder Section Yard, Mac Pass, and Lincoln Pit. Contractors must produce and stockpile materials meeting specific technical requirements, including using a minimum 60' hopper-fed stacker belt and ensuring precise gradation and moisture content specifications. The contract requires material delivery between July 1, 2025, and October 1, 2025, with full contract completion by December 5, 2025. Bidders must submit proposals by June 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT, and provide a bid security of 10% for proposals exceeding $150,000. Evaluation will focus on the lowest bidder determined by unit costs, with potential price adjustments based on material quality. Interested parties must submit questions through the eMACS Q&A Board and can contact Richele Parkhurst at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must complete various certifications, including a nondiscrimination verification against firearms entities. Optional salt blending is permitted, with specific quality and distribution requirements. Contractors are responsible for obtaining necessary permits and ensuring compliance with Department of Environmental Quality emission standards. Payment terms are structured as net 30 days, with potential partial payments for stockpiled materials and provisions for additional work or quantity adjustments. Liquidated damages will be assessed for failure to complete work by the contract date. While specific budget ranges are not directly stated, the procurement involves substantial material quantities across three locations, suggesting a significant contract value. The commodity is categorized under Transportation Goods & Services - Sanding Material/Chips, indicating this is a critical winter road maintenance procurement for the Butte Area of Montana.