Transportation planning assistance

The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking a contractor for on-call transportation planning services through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) with solicitation number MDT-312036-SH. The procurement is structured as a term contract for comprehensive transportation planning assistance, encompassing a wide range of services including plan development, public involvement, data collection, research, special studies, and technical support for local, statewide, and corridor-level planning projects. The RFP was opened on April 7, 2016, at 1:00 PM MST and is scheduled to close on May 11, 2016, at 3:00 PM MST. Interested parties are required to use the eMACS bidding system and can obtain additional information by contacting Procurement Officer Scott Hicks at 444-6033 or shicks@mt.gov. Technical support for the bidding system is available through the eMACS Help Desk at 406-444-2575 or emacs@mt.gov. The commodity code for this procurement is 5038, specifically categorized under Transportation Goods & Services - Transportation Planning Services.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement follows standard state contracting protocols. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, Net 30, suggesting standard financial arrangements for the selected contractor. The RFP includes two attachments: the main RFP document and an Addendum #1 with the State's Response, which may contain additional details about vendor qualifications, evaluation criteria, and potential award specifics. No incumbent vendors or specific budget ranges were explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. Potential bidders should carefully review the full RFP documentation to understand the complete scope of requirements, qualifications, and potential contract value for this transportation planning assistance opportunity.