2026-2029 Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) Term Contracts

The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking qualified consulting firms to establish a series of construction engineering and inspection (CEI) term contracts spanning from 2026 through 2029, with an estimated contract value ranging between five million and twenty million dollars. The solicitation, identified as MDT-RFP/RFQ-2026-2127, was posted on November 5, 2025, with a proposal submission deadline of December 4, 2025. These contracts are intended to support various transportation projects across Montana, requiring firms to provide comprehensive CEI services, including construction oversight, quality assurance, and compliance monitoring at multiple project sites within the state. The procurement emphasizes qualifications-based selection, with proposals evaluated on the firms' experience, technical capability, and past performance, although specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the available documents. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Kelly Williams, reachable via email. The solicitation does not specify particular FAR clauses or detailed contractual clauses, nor does it include attachments or supplemental documents in the provided materials. It also lacks explicit instructions regarding packaging, marking, or special contract requirements, indicating that such details are likely contained within the full solicitation package or Buyer Attachments not included here. The scope of work centers on delivering professional CEI services aligned with state and federal standards, with performance expected at various locations throughout Montana. While the procurement process is structured as an RFQ, the final contract terms, including pricing, delivery schedules, and specific performance standards, are to be determined later, possibly through subsequent negotiations or proposals. Overall, this initiative aims to establish a reliable, qualified pool of engineering service providers to support Montana’s transportation infrastructure development over the upcoming years.