Traffic Signal Cabinets

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number MDT-313714-RP for traffic signal cabinets. The procurement seeks to acquire two specific types of signal cabinets: 5 TS-1 Cabinets and 15 TS-2 Cabinets. Bidders are required to submit questions through the eMACS Q&A Board and upload a signed Specification Statement that includes manufacturer model numbers for major components. The bid will open on May 13, 2020 at 2:00 PM MDT and close on June 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM MDT. Potential vendors must comply with specific requirements including adherence to the Single Point of Contact protocol, Standard Terms and Conditions, and Nondiscrimination policies. The procurement involves multiple commodity codes related to transportation equipment, electrical machinery, and traffic control services.

Bidders must complete a Dark Money Declaration form as part of Executive Order No. 15-2018, which mandates disclosure of election-related contributions for entities seeking to do business with the State of Montana. The solicitation is being managed through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS), and interested vendors must register and follow specified vendor resources and guidelines. Payment terms are set at 0% 0, Net 30, with transactions conducted in US Dollars. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the procurement appears to be a standard equipment acquisition for transportation infrastructure. Vendors will need to carefully review all specifications and comply with state procurement regulations to be considered for the contract. The procurement does not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types beyond the standard state procurement requirements.