RFP Design and Review of Non-Bridge Structural Items Term Contract 2026-2029

The Montana Department of Transportation is soliciting proposals for a term contract spanning August 2026 through July 2029, with the option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods, for design and review services related to non-bridge structural items. The scope includes structural design and evaluation of retaining walls, large culverts, foundations for traffic signals and signs, RWIS infrastructure, pedestrian rail, luminaire structures, VMS supports, sign bridges, and other miscellaneous structures, requiring LRFD-compliant calculations, detailed plan development, specifications, and cost estimates for PS&E packages. All deliverables must be sealed by a Montana-licensed Professional Engineer and reviewed within two weeks of receipt. Services are performed statewide, and no physical delivery or FOB terms apply. Proposals must adhere to a strict five-page limit, submitted as a single PDF via the State of Montana File Transfer Service by 3:00 PM MST on June 12, 2026, with no hard copies accepted. Financial data including overhead or personnel rates must not be included in the proposal; cost information is to be submitted only after award under 23 CFR 172 and 48 CFR Part 31. Evaluation is based on a trade-off process prioritizing technical merit: 100 points for team qualifications, 50 points for approach to task assignments, and 30 points for past performance with MDT, with no consideration of price in selection. The most qualified firm will be chosen, and proposals within 2% of each other may be further evaluated by workload and familiarity with MDT work. The sole point of contact for all questions is Kelly Williams, and unauthorized contact with MDT staff will result in disqualification. Contractors must comply with nondiscrimination statutes, including Title VI, ADA, and 49 CFR Part 26, and include these provisions in all subcontracts. No formal COR, COTR, or PCO is designated in the solicitation, and no UEI, CAGE, size status, or socioeconomic certifications are required from offerors, though DBE utilization is encouraged. The estimated contract value ranges from $300,000 to $500,000 over the base and potential extension periods.