The Montana Department of Transportation does not currently maintain a specific long range plan for consultant utilization. As projects are nominated, internal staff analyzes the capability for MDT to complete the work internally, at which time the decision is made to design with internal MDT staff or to utilize a consultant firm.
Be sure to check out the Current RFQs and RFPs page to see current project/term contract solicitations.
The table below contains known projects/term contracts coming up that the MDT is planning to utilize external consultant services for at this time.
| Project / Term Contract | General Scope of Services | Anticipated Method of Consultant Solicitation | Projected Date Of Solicitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VMS - St Regis to Idaho | This project is for the design and installation of variable speed limit signs and associated electrical connection infrastructure. This comes from the recommendations made in the 2016 I-90 Variable Speed Limit Feasibility Study. | Open | TBD |
| Sidewalks Phase II-Evergreen | Approximately 0.6 mile of new sidewalk adjacent to US Highway 2 in Evergreen. The project starts at Evergreen Drive and extends north to Terry Road and includes various segments on both the east and west sides of US Highway 2. | Short-listed - Transportation Alternatives | Winter / Spring 2024 |
| I-90 Missoula to Garrison Wildlife Crossing Feasibility Study | Feasibility Study that aims to effectively and systematically plan the wildlife crossing accommodation(s) that will optimally maximize the reduction of WVCs while providing the safest passage for wildlife movement across 68 miles on I-90 between Missoula and Garrison. | Open Solcitation | Summer 2024 |