Montana Department Of Transportation

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is a state government entity responsible for managing and maintaining Montana's comprehensive transportation infrastructure system, including highways, bridges, multimodal networks, and airport facilities. Registered with SAM.gov since April 6, 2009, MDT serves as the primary state transportation agency and has established itself as a substantial recipient of federal transportation funding, particularly through formula grants and project grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation and related federal agencies. The organization maintains extensive experience in planning, designing, constructing, rehabilitating, and preserving transportation infrastructure across the state while managing federal grant compliance and project execution.

MDT's federal grant portfolio demonstrates extensive capability in transportation infrastructure development and maintenance across multiple program areas. The agency has received substantial formula grants from the Federal Highway Administration under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205), Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (CFDA 20.287), and Bridge Formula Program (CFDA 20.263), collectively representing hundreds of millions of dollars in recent awards. Major construction and rehabilitation projects funded through these grants include roadway resurfacing and reconstruction on Interstate 90, Interstate 15, and various state highways; bridge replacement and rehabilitation across multiple counties; pedestrian and bicycle path improvements; safety enhancements including guardrail upgrades and curve signage; and infrastructure resilience projects such as the Lookout Pass reconstruction in Mineral County funded through the PROTECT program. MDT also administers grants for planning and research activities through State Planning and Research (SPR) set-asides, conducting statewide transportation planning, system impact analysis, traffic engineering studies, and specialized research projects such as rockfall assessments and peak-flow regression equation development. The agency received highway safety grants from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under multiple Section 405 programs for impaired driving countermeasures, distracted driving awareness, occupant protection, and motorcyclist safety initiatives. Additionally, MDT manages Federal Transit Administration grants for transit planning, facility development, and rural transit assistance programs through various subrecipients including transit districts in Billings, Gallatin Valley, Great Falls, and Missoula. The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded MDT project grants under the Airport Improvement Program for terminal construction at West Yellowstone Airport and airport system planning activities. MDT also receives Recreational Trails Program funding for trail grooming, maintenance, and rehabilitation projects, administering grants to third-party organizations such as snowmobile associations, ski clubs, and trail maintenance organizations. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration provided grants for hazardous materials shipper inspections, and sub-grant awards from the Montana Department of Military Affairs relate to emergency management and flooding response activities.

MDT holds a single indefinite delivery contract (IDC) with the USDA Forest Service Northern Region for airport services at Seeley Lake Airport, awarded July 3, 2023, with a ceiling value of $250,000 and performance period extending through May 31, 2026. This single-award IDC was established to facilitate airport use and operations during wildland fire incident response, with annual reviews during the contract period. The agreement enables the Forest Service to rapidly access airport facilities, operations, and logistical support for incident management teams and aircraft during fire season, leveraging MDT's existing airport management infrastructure and expertise. The contract structure allows for recurring, mission-critical services without requiring individual task order competition, providing efficient deployment of firefighting assets and supporting regional wildland fire response operations.