Sanding Material 3-Locations

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Sanding Material across three locations in the Missoula Area, with solicitation number MDT-313672-RP. The procurement offers two bidding options: Option #1 based on tons and Option #2 based on cubic yards. Under Option #1, the estimated quantities are 6,750 tons of sanding material and 530 tons of salt, while Option #2 estimates 4,500 cubic yards of sanding material and 530 tons of salt. The bid was released on April 3, 2020, with a closing date of May 11, 2020, at 2:00 PM MDT. Potential bidders must submit bid security and comply with various requirements, including a Dark Money Declaration form and non-discrimination provisions. The solicitation requires all questions and information to be submitted through the eMACS Q&A Board, with Richele Parkhurst serving as the primary contact at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-657-0274. Payment terms are set at 0% 0, Net 30, and the commodity code is 5027 for Transportation Goods & Services - Sanding Material/Chips.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. While the document mentions standard non-discrimination provisions, no specific requirements for disadvantaged enterprises are detailed. The procurement covers multiple jurisdictions, including Big Horn County, with the primary focus on sanding material procurement for transportation infrastructure. The bid includes a mobilization line item for a lump sum, suggesting flexibility in delivery and logistics. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the estimated quantities of 6,750 tons or 4,500 cubic yards of sanding material, combined with 530 tons of salt, indicate a substantial procurement opportunity. The document suggests this is a strategic procurement for maintaining winter road conditions, likely targeting multiple transportation districts within Montana. Interested vendors should carefully review all bid documents and Q&A entries before submitting their responses to ensure compliance with all specified requirements.