Sanding Materials 2-Location Miles City Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of sanding materials at two locations in the Miles City Area, with solicitation number MDT-316507-RP. The procurement seeks bids for mobilization and sanding material delivery under two pricing options: Option 1 specifies 4,500 tons of sanding material, while Option 2 specifies 3,000 cubic yards of the same material, with both options including a mobilization component priced as a lump sum. Bidders must review the detailed specifications provided in the "Miles City Area 2-Locations Sanding Material Specifications" attachment and comply with Montana's Single Point of Contact requirement, IFB General Information, and State of Montana contract terms and conditions, as well as MDT-specific terms and conditions. The IFB opened on May 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT, with bids due by June 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT, and bidders must submit questions through the eMACS Q&A Board by the established deadline. Bids totaling $150,000 or greater must be accompanied by bid security equal to 10% of the total bid amount; failure to submit required bid security will result in automatic disqualification. Pricing is quoted in U.S. dollars with payment terms of Net 30, and the commodity code classification is 5027 (Transportation Goods & Services - Sanding Material/Chips). The primary contact for this solicitation is Richele Parkhurst at rparkhurst@mt.gov or (406) 546-8243.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting eligible respondent types are detailed in the available documentation. All offerors must comply with Montana's nondiscrimination provisions by certifying nondiscrimination against firearm entities or trade associations in compliance with Montana Code Annotated 30-20-301, or by providing a detailed statement explaining why such provisions do not apply. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The specific budget or award value range is not disclosed in the available documentation; however, the 10% bid security requirement suggests anticipated bids in the range of $150,000 or greater. General eMACS support is available at emacs@mt.gov or (406) 444-2575 for administrative questions related to the procurement process.