Traffic Signal Cabinets

The Montana Department of Transportation has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS) for the procurement of traffic signal infrastructure components. Specifically, the solicitation seeks 5 TS-1 Cabinets, 15 TS-2 Cabinets, 5 12-Channel Conflict Monitors, and 15 16-Channel Malfunction Management Units. The bid was opened on September 16, 2016, at 12:00 PM MST and closed on September 29, 2016, at 3:00 PM MST, with the bid number MDT-312202-RP. Potential bidders are required to review and accept standard contract terms, complete registration requirements, and upload a signed Specification Statement that includes manufacturer model numbers for each major component. The procurement will be conducted using US Dollars with payment terms of 0% 0, Net 30. Interested vendors must submit their bids through the eMACS system and can direct questions to Procurement Officer Richele Parkhurst at (406) 657-0274 or rparkhurst@mt.gov.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types. The procurement covers transportation goods and services in categories including Transportation Equipment, Electrical Machinery & Instruments, Traffic Control Equipment & Supplies, and Transportation-related Contracted Services. While no specific budget range is detailed in the available documentation, the bid involves multiple traffic signal components suggesting a significant infrastructure investment. Technical support for the bidding process is available through the eMACS help desk at (406) 444-2575 or emacs@mt.gov. Vendors interested in participating must ensure compliance with all technical specifications and registration requirements outlined in the bid documentation. The comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests this is a strategic infrastructure upgrade for the Montana Department of Transportation's traffic management systems.