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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Early 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 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 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 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 | Released - Due January 7th |
| YELLOWSTONE RIVER - COLUMBUS | Bridge replacement project for MT-78 (P-78) structure over the Yellowstone River near Columbus (structure 06191). | Open Solicitation | Released - Due January 12th |
| 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 | Released - Due January 7th |
| LITTLE BIGHORN R. - CROW AGENCY | Bridge Replacement project for I-90 structures (01813 & 01814) over the Little Bighorn River within Crow Agency. Additional work will include conveyance of water from the MT-212 interchange back to just south of the structures. | Open Solicitation | Early 2026 |
| BIGHORN RIVER - 1M W BIGHORN | Bridge replacement/rehabilitation project for I-94 Structures (01920 and 01921) over the Bighorn River near Bighorn. The eastbound structure (01920) is scour susceptible and will be replaced. The westbound structure (01921) will be rehabilitated. | Open Solicitation | Early 2026 |