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Libby Exigency Project
MDT in cooperation with Lincoln County is evaluating options to address the bridge on S-482, Farm to Market Road that was damaged by flooding in December 2025. A shortened advertising period is scheduled to begin on June 11th, 2026 with the Bid Letting occurring on June 25th. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is July 13th.
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Billings Bypass – Johnson Lane Interchange Extended Advertisement
The BBP – Johnson Lane Interchange is an MDT project in Yellowstone County to reconstruct the Johnson Lane Interchange on Interstate 90. Advertisement for the project is scheduled to begin on June 25th, 2026 running through August 6, 2026. The Q&A Forum will be open for questions beginning on Thursday, June 25th and will close on Friday, July 31st at 8 am. The Preliminary Bid Package is available on the MDT Contracting & Bidding webpage at the following address: PS&E-Copy-Proposal-and-Plans
The Q&A Forum period for all other projects in the August 6, 2026 letting will remain unchanged, with the Q&A Forum opening to questions beginning on July 9th and closing to questions on Monday, August 3rd at 8 am.
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New Q&A Forum Closing Time: Beginning with the April 9th bid letting, the Q&A Forum will close to Contractor questions at 8:00am (previously 10am) on the Monday before bid letting unless it’s a state holiday. Answers provided by the Department to the questions, clarifications, and notifications can be posted up to 5:00 p.m., the day before the bid opening.
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Watch - Public Bid Opening - Live Stream: ZOOM MEETING INFORMATION
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Advertised Projects: If you would like to receive the Invitation for Bids PDF document when projects are advertised, please send an email request to mdtcps@mt.gov. Follow the link for more information: EMAIL DISTRIBUTION
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101 - OLD HWY 10 BRIDGES E OF HYSHAM - June 04, 2026
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No Notices available for this project.
Amendments
No Amendments available for this project.
Clarifications
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Submitted: Friday 08-MAY-2026 08:35AM
Special provision #3, Sequence of Operations is hereby replaced by the linked updated special provision: SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS
Questions
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Submitted: Wednesday 13-MAY-2026 03:42 PM
Company: Rinker Materials - Rapid City, SD
Contact: Brian Jenner
The box culvert sloped end sections shown on SHEET NO. 10 show a top slope of 3:1. MDT standard slope is 2:1. Why has the top slope changed? Can the standard slope of 2:1 be used instead?
Answer
Submitted: Friday 15-MAY-2026 01:56PM
1. The standard 2:1 slope is not a traversable slope. Utilizing a 2:1 slope would necessitate guardrail be installed to shield the end of the box culvert.
2. No. The box culverts need to utilize the 3:1 sloped end sections with the pipe runners to shield the ends of the culverts while not requiring the installation of guardrail.
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Submitted: Friday 15-MAY-2026 03:35 PM
Company: Missouri River Contractors
Contact: Kris Anderson
At STA's 204+75-205+05 and 304+50-304+80 temporary shoring is called out 1' inside existing RW on project Left. There is a Fiber Optic line shown very close to that. Will this utility be relocated before the project starts?
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Submitted: Monday 18-MAY-2026 12:01 PM
Company: Missouri River Contractors
Contact: Kris Anderson
Special provision 28 states that irrigation season is typically begins April 23rd and ends October 10th. It also states supply of irrigation water must be maintained during construction and can't be reduced without written permission. Would MDT consider delaying the NTP to October 12th so work will start outside irrigation season?
102 - US 2 EROSION REPAIR HAVRE - June 04, 2026
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No Notices available for this project.
Amendments
No Amendments available for this project.
Clarifications
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Submitted: Monday 11-MAY-2026 04:03PM
Special Provision #18 Clean Water Act Section 404 Permit and Section 401 Certification is hereby replaced with the following updated special provision: LINK
Questions
No Questions available for this project.
103 - D4 CRACK SEAL NORTH - June 04, 2026
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Amendments
No Amendments available for this project.
Clarifications
No Clarifications available for this project.
Questions
No Questions available for this project.
301 - NEVI PROGRAM - INTERSTATE SYSTEM - July 29, 2026
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Submitted: Wednesday 18-MAR-2026 11:00 AM
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting design and construction services for the Design-Build project identified below. Contractor and consultant teams (Firms) are encouraged to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) response electronically by 11:00 a.m., local time on April 7, 2026.
Project Name: NEVI Program- Interstate System
Project No: EV STWD(983)
Control No: 10436000
Project Description:
The Project consists of performing all services necessary to design, construct, operate, and maintain EV charging stations in compliance with the requirements described in the draft Contract included as Attachment 2. The EV charging stations will be located along Montana’s AFCs at locations to be determined by Proposers as described in the draft RFP included as Attachment 1. The work generally includes the following:
• Design and construct a minimum of four network-connected direct current (DC) 150 kilowatt (kW) charging ports, at each EV charging station, capable of simultaneously and continuously charging four EVs, located within approximately a one-mile driving distance of an AFC, and available for use by the public 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and year-round.
• Operate and maintain the EV charging infrastructure for a minimum of five years following EVSE Acceptance pursuant to Section 4.6.4 (EVSE Acceptance) of the Contract in accordance with the O&M Period requirements.
• Provide secure payment methods.
• Collect, process, retain, and share near real-time and static data.
• Provide a minimum of 20 percent of Eligible Project Cost.
The project RFQ and attachments can be found at the following link: RFQ-ATTACHMENTS
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Submitted: Monday 23-MAR-2026 11:36 AM
MDT is hosting an SOQ Webinar at 11:00 am Mountain Time on March 25, 2026, to highlight important components of the RFQ. This informational webinar is open to the public with microphone and video disabled. All questions should be asked through the Q&A Forum in accordance with the RFQ and no questions will be answered during the webinar.
Topic: MDT SOQ Webinar
Time: Mar 25, 2026 11:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/86089197890?pwd=3zMC8YUcouEzfTThbQAWgacDDVV5lS.1
Meeting ID: 860 8919 7890
Password: 590639
Dial by Telephone
+1 646 558 8656
Meeting ID: 860 8919 7890
Password: 590639
Find your local number: https://mt-gov.zoom.us/u/kbzpCWQBMV
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Submitted: Wednesday 25-MAR-2026 08:35AM
Update to the Personnel Experience Section 3.4 of the RFQ:
The Personnel Experience portion of the SOQ shall not exceed 16, 8.5”x11” pages (two pages maximum for each of the eight resumes). Personnel Experience is a scored element with a scoring total score of 300 points.
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Submitted: Thursday 26-MAR-2026 07:36 AM
NEVI Program SOQ PowerPoint and Webinar: NEVI SOQ
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Submitted: Tuesday 14-APR-2026 11:40 AM
In lieu of the email mdtalternativecontracting@mt.gov provided in Section 2.3: SOQ Submittal of the RFQ, please submit SOQ’s through the file transfer service to Eric Parrish at eparrish@mt.gov and Aubrey Yerger at ayerger@mt.gov. The email (mdtalternativecontracting@mt.gov) appears to be invalid when used with the state file transfer service.
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Submitted: Wednesday 13-MAY-2026 11:13 AM
Shortlisted Firms ( In alphabetical order):
EV Gateway
FTI & SWTCH
Love’s Travel Stops
Amendments
No Amendments available for this project.
Clarifications
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Submitted: Thursday 26-MAR-2026 11:38AM
The SOQ submittal date posted to the Q&A forum is hereby amended to April 15th at 11:00 a.m. local time to align with the procurement schedule in the RFQ.
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Submitted: Tuesday 07-APR-2026 11:56AM
The Preproposal meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 26th, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM local time.
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Submitted: Friday 10-APR-2026 08:34AM
The introduction (Page 1, Paragraph 3) of the RFQ is hereby modified as follows:
“Proposers may elect to pursue one, multiple, or all a minimum of three EV charging stations identified in the subsequent Request for Proposals (RFP). Following evaluation of the Statement of Qualifications (SOQs), MDT will identify a shortlist of Proposers that will receive an RFP and may submit a Proposal to MDT. After evaluation of Proposals, Montana Transportation Commission (MTC) will select one NEVI Contractor, and MDT will enter into one three or more EV charging station-specific agreements with the NEVI Contractor. “
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Submitted: Thursday 23-APR-2026 09:16 AM
In support of Q&A clarification #3 the following definition applies:
In accordance with 23 CFR 680.104, EV charging station means the area in the immediate vicinity of a group of chargers and includes the chargers, supporting equipment, parking areas adjacent to the chargers, and lanes for vehicle ingress and egress. A charging station could comprise only part of the property on which it is located.
Questions
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Submitted: Thursday 19-MAR-2026 09:18 AM
Company: MN8 Energy
Contact: Brianna Alix
Within the RFQ, it is outlined that there will be an SOQ webinar held on 3/25. Could you please share how we should register for the session?
Answer
Submitted: Monday 23-MAR-2026 11:29 AM
MDT will post the SOQ webinar information as a notification to the Q&A Forum.
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Submitted: Monday 30-MAR-2026 12:59 PM
Company: Voltpost
Contact: Olivia Cosio
Is MDT only interested in DCFC along AFCs? Can these federal funds also go towards Level 2 chargers at the zones outlined in the RFP?
Answer
Submitted: Wednesday 01-APR-2026 08:25 AM
This project will not offer funding for AC level 2 charging ports.
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Submitted: Wednesday 01-APR-2026 08:31 AM
Company: Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc
Contact: Paris Despenza
1. Does the applicant have to apply under joint venture if the EVSE provider is a contractor on the project? Or can we just provide the letter of commitments for them?
2. Can we include cover pages? If so, does that count towards the max page amount limit?
3. Does the percentage of their contributions on a project have to be on the key personnel resume?
4. Do we have to register prior to submission of the SOQ?
5. Does the form have to stay within their individual page limit? For example, if form a is 1 pg, form b is 3pgs, form c is 1 pg, not exceeding 5pgs in total does that suffice?
Answer
Submitted: Thursday 2-APR-2026 03:29PM
1. No, Proposer does not have to propose as a JV. The Proposer can propose as a single entity led by a prime with subcontractors or a JV. If the Proposer intends to form a JV, but has not yet done so, the Proposer can provide a signed letter of intent or teaming agreement stating intent to form a JV if awarded.
2. A cover page may be included for the whole proposal and a cover page to separate each section outlined in the RFQ. These sheets will not count towards the max page limit.
3. No, the percentage contribution/time spent on a particular project doesn’t specifically need to be included on the key personnel resume.
4. Per section 3.4 of the RFQ,"the EVSE Contractor and any other team memeber that will perform construction or installation is required to be a licensed contractor in the state of Montana prior to the execution of the Contract."
5. The Max Pages in scoring table 4.2.1 should be followed for page limits. Each form and section should not exceed the designated page limits.
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Submitted: Monday 13-APR-2026 03:46 PM
Company: Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc
Contact: Paris Despenza
Per the RFQ it states to send the submission to mdtalternativecontracting@mt.gov. However, it states that email is invalid and gives an error. If the submission is sent to the two contacts listed in the RFQ Eric Parrish and Aubrey Yerger, is the submission considered valid and properly submitted?
Answer
Submitted: Tuesday 14-APR-2026 07:17 AM
Yes, the submission received via email to Eric Parrish (eparrish@mt.gov) and Aubrey Yerger (ayerger@mt.gov) is considered valid.
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Submitted: Tuesday 14-APR-2026 07:46 AM
Company: Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc
Contact: Paris Despenza
Are applicants required to acknowledge the clarifications?
Answer
Submitted: Wednesday 15-APR-2026 03:17 PM
Clarifications are considered to be part of the Q&A. Therefore, acknowledgement of the Q&A, as indicated in Section 3.2.1 of the RFQ, is acknowledgement of the clarifications.
302 - GREYCLIFF AREA BRIDGES - September 09, 2026
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Submitted: Wednesday 29-APR-2026 09:24 AM
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting design and construction services for the Design-Build project identified below. Contractor and consultant teams (Firms) are encouraged to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) response electronically by 11:00 a.m., local time on May 27, 2026.
Project Name: GREYCLIFF AREA BRIDGES
Project No: STPB 81014(2)0
Control No: 10661000
Project Description:
The scope of work for this Design-Build Contract includes services required to design and reconstruct six (6) existing bridges along Highway 10 between Greycliff and Big Timber, Montana. The Project involves replacing the aging and deteriorating bridges with new structures and will reconstruct the adjacent roadways as necessary.
The project RFQ and attachments can be found at the following link: RFQ AND ATTACHMENTS
Amendments
No Amendments available for this project.
Clarifications
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Submitted: Monday 11-MAY-2026 02:55 PM
Addition to Section 1., paragraph 2 of the RFQ: When the system prompts the user to enter a delivery email, complete the following steps to submit the SOQ to mdtalternativecontracting@mt.gov: Select the “Find a State Group” tab, type “MDT Alternative Contracting” in the search bar, click the “Search” button, click the “+MDT Alternative Contracting” button after the search has completed, click the “Send” button.
Questions
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Submitted: Friday 08-MAY-2026 02:39 PM
Company: Morrison-Maierle
Contact: Luke Carlson
Can the table that defines which Phase 1 Documents are Bridging Documents and which are provided for informational purposes only be provided now, so firms can assess the required design effort, the relative value of the stipend, and the ability to meet the project completion date?
Answer
Submitted: Tuesday 12-MAY-2026 03:41PM
The table that defines which Phase 1 Documents are Bridging Documents is being developed and not available. The following is a preliminary list of Bridging Documents that will be provided with the RFP: Preliminary Geotechnical Field Investigation Report, Categorical Exclusion, Scope of Work Report, SHARES Reports and Hydraulic Models, Control Survey, Cadastral Survey, Engineering Survey, and Structure Type, Size and Location Report. The contractual Bridging Documents will be identified and provided with the RFP and will supersede the preliminary list provided within this response.
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Submitted: Friday 08-MAY-2026 02:36 PM
Company: Morrison-Maierle
Contact: Luke Carlson
Will MDT entertain Alternative Technical Concepts to allow teams to best meet MDT design requirements and project goals?
Answer
Submitted: Tuesday 12-MAY-2026 03:55PM
Alternative Technical Concepts are not allowed on this project. Proposed deviations from the Contract requirements must be submitted as questions through the Q&A Forum.
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Submitted: Friday 08-MAY-2026 03:41 PM
Company: Frontier West LLC
Contact: Kris Anderson
Would MDT consider extending the duration between the release of the RFP and the technical proposal due date timeline if the Phase 1 work does not include roadway or bridge design or plans?
Answer
Submitted: Tuesday 12-MAY-2026 04:02PM
The Phase 1 Documents will include a preliminary road plan and profile sheet for each site. The associated electronic CAD files will be provided with the Phase 1 Documents attached to the RFP. The draft RFP requires the Firm to only submit a road plan and profile sheet for each site with the Technical Proposal. The Tentative Schedule of Events within the RFQ is unchanged.
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Submitted: Friday 08-MAY-2026 03:41 PM
Company: Frontier West LLC
Contact: Kris Anderson
The preliminary drawings provided with the RFQ do not appear to provide any bridge or roadway design information. Will MDT increase the stipend if the Phase 1 work does not include roadway and bridge plans and design?
Answer
Submitted: Tuesday 12-MAY-2026 04:05PM
The Phase 1 Documents will include a preliminary road plan and profile sheet for each site and the associated electronic CAD files. The stipend will not be increased.
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Submitted: Friday 15-MAY-2026 12:01 PM
Company: Forsgren Associates
Contact: Nathan Haddick
Section VI. A. 1. g. of the RFQ states: "The prime contractor, design professional, and key personnel (including the individual’s employer) are exclusive to the Firm and cannot team with another Firm to submit more than one SOQ per Project." Does this restriction preclude a subconsultant or subcontractor from being included on multiple teams submitting SOQ's for this project if they are not listed as Key Personnel?
Answer
Submitted: Wednesday 20-MAY-2026 08:25 AM
Individuals assigned as Key Personnel and their employer are exclusive to the Firm and cannot be associated with multiple Firms. All other companies, besides those assigned with Key Personnel, may team with multiple Firms.
303 - MILL CREEK HIGHWAY - September 22, 2026
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Submitted: Wednesday 15-APR-2026 11:36AM
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting design and construction services for the Design-Build project identified below. Contractor and consultant teams (Firms) are encouraged to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) response electronically by 11:00 a.m., local time on May 13, 2026.
Project Name: MILL CREEK HIGHWAY
Project No: SSS 569-1(11)6
Control No: 10473000
Project Description:
The scope of work for this Design-Build contract includes reconstruction of approximately five miles of Secondary Highway 569 (S-569), also known as Mill Creek Highway, from reference post (RP) 6.11 to RP 11.0. The project is funded by a RAISE grant awarded to Anaconda-Deer Lodge County (ADLC). The project is intended to address existing deficiencies and improve safety. The roadway will be reconstructed to include 12-foot driving lanes and 1-foot shoulders. Additionally, the project will improve roadway geometrics and reconstruct the existing pavement with new bituminous surfacing. The project will also include new centerline rumble strips, pavement markings, signage, guardrail, improved clear zones and side slopes, and improved hydraulics, culvert and storm water infrastructure.
The project RFQ and attachments can be found at the following link: RFQ AND ATTACHMENTS
Amendments
No Amendments available for this project.
Clarifications
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Submitted: Thursday 07-MAY-2026 01:26 PM
Modification to Section I., paragraph 2 of the RFQ: When submitting SOQ through the File Transfer Service, submit the SOQ to the following email addresses: ayerger@mt.gov and bgraff@mt.gov. Do not submit SOQ to mdtalternativecontracting@mt.gov
Questions
No Questions available for this project.