Sanding Material 6-Locations Kalispell Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking bids for sanding material across six locations in the Kalispell Area through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) identified as MDT-316125-RP. The procurement offers two bidding options: Option #1 measured in tons and Option #2 measured in cubic yards, with estimated quantities of 4,500 tons or 3,000 cubic yards of PM10 material, and 12,000 tons or 8,000 cubic yards of total sanding material. Contractors must produce sanding materials at specific sites including Libby Shop, Noxon Yard, Crystal Creek Yard, Troy Stockpile Site, Jennings Pit, and Eureka Yard, with production requirements ranging from 1,500 to 4,500 tons or 1,000 to 3,000 cubic yards per location. The bid opens on 5/22/2025 and closes on 6/19/2025 at 2:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time, with work to be completed between July 1, 2025, and October 31, 2025. Bidders must submit through the eMACS system, meet specific material gradation requirements, environmental and air quality permit standards, and provide bid security of 10% for total bids exceeding $150,000.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must complete a verification of nondiscrimination against firearms entities/trade associations and use approved weighing equipment that meets Department of Environmental Quality emission standards. The contract allows for potential salt blending and requires adherence to the Clear Roads Qualified Product List for material quality. Payment terms are set at 0% with a net 30-day period, and pricing will be calculated by weight or volume depending on the selected bidding option. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the procurement involves multiple locations with significant material quantities. The primary contact for the bid is Richele Parkhurst (rparkhurst@mt.gov, +1 406-546-8243), and the commodity code is 5027, categorized under Transportation Goods & Services - Sanding Material/Chips. Contractors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet technical specifications, material quality standards, and compliance with environmental regulations.