Sanding Material 6-Locations Kalispell Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation For Bid (IFB) numbered MDT-313676-RP for sanding material procurement across six locations in the Kalispell Area. The solicitation, posted on April 3, 2020, seeks vendors to supply sanding material with estimated quantities ranging from 1,000 to 7,500 tons or cubic yards, including options for Type 1 Chips. Bidders must submit a lump sum mobilization cost and can choose between tonnage and cubic yard measurements, with all quantities noted as estimated. The procurement requires compliance with several prerequisites, including submission of bid security and a Dark Money Declaration form. The bid closing date is May 12, 2020, at 2:00 PM MDT, with all submissions to be made through the eMACS (Montana Acquisition & Contracting System) platform. Potential bidders must use this system to submit questions, with procurement officer Richele Parkhurst serving as the primary point of contact. The commodity code for this procurement is 5027, specifically categorized under Transportation Goods & Services - Sanding Material/Chips.

While the documentation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, the solicitation includes standard state contract terms and conditions that vendors must adhere to. Payment terms are established at 0% with net 30 days, providing clear financial expectations for potential contractors. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and requirements outlined in the bid documents. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the estimated material quantities suggest a potentially significant procurement opportunity. The bid includes multiple quantity options, which provides flexibility for vendors in their proposal submissions. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. The solicitation demonstrates a structured approach to procuring sanding materials, with clear guidelines for potential bidders to follow in preparing and submitting their proposals.