Geotechnical Engineering Services

The Montana Department of Transportation is issuing a solicitation for a term contract to provide geotechnical engineering services across various locations in Montana, supporting projects from 2026 through 2028. The contract, with an estimated value ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, is open to consulting firms qualified to perform transportation-related engineering work. The procurement is structured as a Request for Qualifications, with proposals due by October 17, 2025, and the process is managed through a designated single point of contact, Kelly Williams. Bidders are instructed to submit sealed proposals following the detailed instructions outlined in the referenced Buyer Attachment, specifically the RFP-Geotech-TERM-CONTRACT-2026-2028.pdf, and are not to use the eMACS system for submission. The solicitation emphasizes that no specific contract clauses, federal or state regulations, or standard terms and conditions are incorporated into the available documents. There are no explicit evaluation criteria, award methodology, or detailed technical specifications included in the current materials, indicating that further details are likely contained within the full RFP attachment. Additionally, no requirements regarding packaging, marking, labeling, or shipping are specified, and the contract does not include any special clauses related to security, key personnel, modifications, or organizational conflict of interest. Administrative contacts are provided for questions, but the documents do not specify payment procedures, invoicing methods, or performance milestones. Overall, the procurement focuses on selecting qualified firms based on their qualifications, with detailed submission instructions and project scope outlined in the attached RFP document.