Traffic Signal Standards

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS) for Traffic Signal Standards, solicitation number MDT-IFB-312188-RP. The procurement seeks specific transportation infrastructure components, including 30 pole shafts (12 Type 1, 12 Type 2, and 6 Type 3), 27 traffic signal mast arms ranging from 20' to 60' in length, and 20 luminaire extensions for 40' M.H., all with associated hardware. Vendors must meet several prerequisites, including obtaining Montana Secretary of State registration and submitting American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) certification. The solicitation was open from August 24, 2016, to September 6, 2016, with a requirement that all questions be submitted through the Q&A Board. Potential bidders can contact Procurement Officer Richele Parkhurst at (406) 657-0274 or rparkhurst@mt.gov for additional information. The procurement utilizes commodity codes 5033 (Traffic Control Equipment & Supplies) and 5037 (Transportation Equipment), indicating a focused procurement for transportation infrastructure components.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Payment terms are established at 0% with a net 30-day period, and transactions will be conducted in US Dollars. While no incumbent vendors are specifically listed, the detailed specifications suggest a carefully planned procurement process with precise technical requirements. The bid encompasses multiple product categories with specific quantity requirements, indicating a comprehensive approach to traffic signal infrastructure procurement. Though an exact award value is not specified, the procurement involves multiple components across different pole types and signal mast arm lengths, suggesting a potentially significant infrastructure investment. The technical specificity and requirement for AISC certification indicate a high standard for vendor qualifications, potentially limiting the pool of eligible bidders to those with specialized manufacturing capabilities in transportation infrastructure components.