- Org
- StateOfMontana
- Type
- IFB
- Title
- Install Permanent Variable Message Signs on I-90
- Number
- MDT-316563-KB
- Source
- MT_EMACS
- Status
- Open
- Event Id
- 1421965
- Open Str
- 8/7/2026, 2:00 PM MDT
- Pdf Text
- 07 August 2026
Install Permanent Variable Message Signs on I-90
The Montana Department of Transportation is accepting bids to Install Permanent Variable Message Signs on I-90.
07 August 2026
Open 8/7/2026, 2:00 PM MDT Type Invitation For Bid
Close 8/28/2026, 2:00 PM MDT Number MDT-316563-KB
Currency US Dollar
Sealed Until 8/28/2026, 2:00 PM MDT
Payment
Terms 0% 0, Net 30
07 August 2026
Contacts
Krystelle Baranyai
kbaranyai@mt.gov
07 August 2026
Commodity Codes
Commodity Code Description
5023 Transportation Goods & Services - Pavement Preservation Services
4506 Signage - Mechanical Signs
5017 Transportation Goods & Services - Highway Maintenance
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The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is accepting bids to Install Permanent Variable Message Signs on I-90.
Additional details regarding the solicitation can be viewed by logging into eMACS and reviewing the requirements of this
solicitation.
Questions or information relating to either specifications or requirements of this solicitation must be asked through the
eMACS Q&A Board. Potential bidders must log into eMACS to submit a question on the Q&A Board.
For general assistance with eMACS contact the eMACS Help Desk at emacs@mt.gov or (406) 444-2575. For assistance
with vendor registration or responding to events please refer to the eMACS Resources
website: https://spb.mt.gov/eMACS-Resources
Be sure to certify and submit your response once completed.
Description
Required to View Event
Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid
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1. Please read and agree to comply with Single Point of Contact requirement.
2. Please review and accept the IFB General Information.
3.
Please review and accept the State of Montana contract State Terms and Conditions identified herein.
Bidders requesting additions or exceptions to the State Terms and Conditions must submit them to the
procurement officer by the Q&A deadline. The State reserves the right to address nonmaterial requests for
exceptions to the State Terms and Conditions and contract language with the lowest bidder during contract
negotiation.
4. Please read and agree to comply with MDT Terms and Conditions.
5.
Please review and accept the State of Montana contract Federal state terms and conditions identified
herein. Bidders requesting additions or exceptions to the standard terms and conditions must submit them
to the procurement officer by the Q&A deadline. The State reserves the right to address nonmaterial
requests for exceptions to the standard terms and conditions and contract language with the lowest bidder
during contract negotiation.
6. Please read and agree to comply with the EEO Contract Goals requirements.
7. Please read and agree to comply with the contract provisions contained in FHWA 1273 requirements.
8. Please review any and all question and answer entries for this solicitation by clicking on the Q&A Board
and viewing each question and answer.
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Buyer Attachments
1. Install Permanent Variable Message Signs on I-90 Specifications
2. Electrical Plans
3. Davis Bacon Federal Wage Rates
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Questions Required Questions
Group 1: General
Instructions:
1.1
The Contractor is required to be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry
under sections 39-9-201 and 39-9-204, MCA, prior to contract execution. The State
cannot execute a contract for construction to a Contractor who is not registered and
may award the contract to the next responsive Contractor if registration is not
completed in a timely manner. (Mont. Code Ann. § 39-9-401.) What is your Contractor
Registration number?
1.2 If you wish to receive a copy of the bid tab sheet; please provide your email address.
Group 2: Bid Security
Instructions:
2.1 Is your total bid $150,000 or greater?
2.2
Each bid/proposal with a total cost of $150,000 or greater must be accompanied by a
bid proposal security based upon 10% of the total bid/offer. Bidders must upload and
submit Bid Security, as described in Prerequisites, with their bid submission. Failure to
submit Bid Security will automatically disqualify the bidder's bid from further
consideration.
Group 3: Verification of Nondiscrimination Against Firearms Entities/Trade Associations.
Instructions:
Offeror’s certification is made in compliance with and in reference to 30-20-301, MCA and the
terms defined therein. If Offeror determines the provisions of 30-20-301, MCA do not apply to
Offeror or the contract to be awarded under this RFP, Offeror shall submit a statement setting forth
in detail the basis for such determination.
3.1
Offeror does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates
against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of any contract it is
awarded under this solicitation; and b. Offeror will not discriminate against a firearm
entity or firearm trade association during the term of any contract it is awarded as a
result of this solicitation.
3.2 The Contractor determines the provisions of 30-20-301, MCA do not apply to the
contract, the Contractor shall submit a statement setting forth in detail the basis for
such determination.
3.3 Please confirm whether you are a governmental entity, are not a “company” that exists
to make a profit or are a company with fewer than 10 full-time employees.
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Product Line Items Product Line Items
1.
# Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow
Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Delivery
P1 Mobilization 1 LS - Lump Sum 6/30/2027
P2 Sign Structure Drilled Shaft 2 EA - Each 6/30/2027
P3 MGS Guardrail 600 LF - Linear Foot 6/30/2027
P4 Mash W-Beam Terminal Section 2 EA - Each 6/30/2027
P5 MGS One-Way Departure Terminal Section 2 EA - Each 6/30/2027
P6 Conduit-Plastic 2 in 631 LF - Linear Foot 6/30/2027
P7 Pull Box - Composite Type 2 5 EA - Each 6/30/2027
P8 Conductor-Copper AWG4-600V 2,524 LF - Linear Foot 6/30/2027
P9 Conductor-Copper AWG8-600V 1,893 LF - Linear Foot 6/30/2027
P10 Conductor-Copper AWG10-600V 415 LF - Linear Foot 6/30/2027
P11 Underground Serv Assembly 2 EA - Each 6/30/2027
P12 Variable Message Sign Color-Full 3 EA - Each 6/30/2027
P13 Overhead Structure/Metal 2 EA - Each 6/30/2027
P14 Traffic Control 1 LS - Lump Sum 6/30/2027
P15 Revegetation 1 LS - Lump Sum 6/30/2027
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Service Line Items Service Line Items
There are no Items added to this event.
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- Close Str
- 8/28/2026, 2:00 PM MDT
- Contact Name
- Krystelle Baranyai
- Description
- The Montana Department of Transportation is accepting bids to Install Permanent Variable Message Signs on I-90.
- Contact Email
- kbaranyai@mt.gov
- Sci Docs Fetched
- Yes
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