Sanding Materials 2-Location Great Falls Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for sanding materials at two locations in the Great Falls area, with the solicitation opening on May 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT and bids due by June 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT. This procurement seeks bids for mobilization and sanding material delivery with two distinct purchasing options: Option #1 requests 12,500 tons of sanding material while Option #2 requests 8,333 cubic yards of the same material, with both options including a one lump-sum mobilization fee. All bids must be submitted through the eMACS system, and bidders are required to review the detailed specifications document titled "Great Falls 2-Locations Sanding Material Specifications" prior to submission. There is no site visit, bidders' conference, or specific award date referenced in the solicitation. Payment terms are established at Net 30 with 0% discount. Bidders must comply with Montana's Single Point of Contact requirements, state contract terms and conditions, and MDT-specific terms and conditions, and must certify compliance with Montana Code Annotated 30-20-301 regarding nondiscrimination against firearm entities and trade associations.

Bid security is required for all proposals with a total cost of $150,000 or greater, set at 10 percent of the total bid amount, with failure to submit this security resulting in automatic disqualification. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned in the available documentation. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology are identified in the solicitation materials. While an exact budget range is not explicitly stated, the bid security requirement threshold of $150,000 suggests anticipated bid values at or exceeding this amount. For additional information regarding this procurement, interested bidders may contact the procurement officer at rparkhurst@mt.gov or (406) 546-8243, or reach the eMACS Help Desk at emacs@mt.gov or (406) 444-2575 for technical assistance.