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 March 2026
Term Contract - Construction Equipment on Structures Submittal Review Provide professional engineering services to review contractor submittals for bridge construction equipment on structures, ensuring compliance with contract plans, specifications, MDT standards, and applicable AASHTO guidelines. Open Solicitation March 2026