Steel Posts and Hardware

The Montana Department of Transportation is requesting bids for steel posts and hardware across nine product line items under IFB format, with bids due September 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. MDT and a requested delivery of 70 days after award.

The scope comprises steel delineator posts, steel signposts, steel "T" posts, steel square posts, steel intermediate guardrail posts, steel intermediate W-beam guardrail posts, multi-directional slip base assemblies, and two variants of heavy-duty steel square tube signpost anchors. All items are specified in bundles of 25 units and must comply with detailed specifications and standard drawings provided in the procurement documents.

Bidders must register in the eMACS portal to submit questions, access specifications, and submit bids. The solicitation requires completion of a quote sheet and compliance with Montana's Standard Terms and Conditions. Bidders may request exceptions to the Standard Terms and Conditions, which the State reserves the right to negotiate with the lowest bidder during contract award discussions. Bidders must verify nondiscrimination against firearm entities and trade associations per Montana Code 30-20-301. Payment terms are net 30 days quoted in U.S. dollars.

No set-asides, local-vendor preferences, estimated contract value, contract term, or incumbent information are identified in this solicitation. The procurement officer is Richele Parkhurst at rparkhurst@mt.gov or (406) 546-8243. Bidders may request a copy of the final bid tab sheet by providing an email address.