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.

Table 1 - Known upcoming projects that will utilize external consultant services
Project / Term Contract General Scope of Services Anticipated Method of Consultant Solicitation Projected Date Of Solicitation
US 191 / MT 64 Intersection Preliminary Engineering activities required for future reconstruction of the roadway intersection to improve traffic operations, reduce congestion, increase reliability, and enhance safety. Open Solicitation TBD
Eagle Pass Trail South Reconstruction of HWY 93 including bridge replacement, wildlife accommodations and a shared use path. Open Solicitation Winter 2025 / 2026
POWDER RIVER - 6M SW TERRY Bridge rehabilitation project on Old Highway 10 (X-81020) structure over the Powder River near Terry (structure 04074). Work will include replacement of bearings and minor repairs to extend the service life of the structure. Open Solicitation Early / Mid 2026
YELLOWSTONE RIVER - HUNTLEY Bridge replacement project on Old Highway 312 (P-264) structure over the Yellowstone River near Huntley (structure 04863). Work will include bridge replacement of a scour critical structure Open Solicitation Early / Mid 2026
BEAVERHEAD RIVER-TWIN BRIDGES Bridge replacement project for MT-41 (N-49) structure over the Beaverhead River (structure 05891) in Twin Bridges. Open Solicitation Early / Mid 2026
WARDEN BRIDGE REHAB - GF Preserve and rehab Missouri River bridge carrying US 89 in Great Falls (structure 06097). Project will include lifecycle cost analysis and best alternatives analysis to determine repair scope and end of service life estimate. Open Solicitation Early / Mid 2026
YELLOWSTONE RIVER - COLUMBUS Bridge replacement project for MT-78 (P-78) structure over the Yellowstone River near Columbus (structure 06191). Open Solicitation Early / Mid 2026
MAIN STREET-BUTTE STPU project on Main Street (U-1801) in Butte from Daly Street to Mullin Street. The proposed scope of work includes reconstruction of the roadway (without added capacity), curb and gutter, sidewalks, and ADA upgrades. Open Solicitation Early / Mid 2026