The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking a qualified vendor to produce and deliver commercial hot‑mix asphalt plant material on an “as‑needed” basis for the Bozeman area. The work covers two mix grades (3/4‑inch and 3/8‑inch) with estimated total volumes of roughly 2,000 tons, to be supplied from a plant located within 15 mi of Bozeman. Bids are submitted through e‑MACS, must include unit prices per ton, and be certified by the sealed‑until deadline. The contract runs from April 2026 through March 31 2027, with deliveries Monday‑Friday, 7 AM‑4 PM, and includes strict quality‑control, testing, and compliance requirements (binder grades, lime content, RAP limits, air‑quality permits, nondiscrimination certifications, etc.).
• Scope: Production and delivery of 3/4‑in. and 3/8‑in. commercial plant‑mix asphalt, estimated 200 t and 1,800 t respectively.
• Location: Vendor plant must be ≤15 mi of Bozeman, MT; MDT provides haul trucks for transport.
• Technical Requirements: Must meet MDT standard specifications, use approved binder grades (PG 58‑28, PG 64‑22, PG 64‑28), 1.4 % hydrated lime, up to 15 % RAP, hold necessary air‑quality permits, and allow random testing.
• Administrative: Bids entered on e‑MACS Items tab, certification required, compliance with state and MDT terms, nondiscrimination statements, and Q&A review.