Sanding Material 1 Location Missoula Area

The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking qualified contractors to supply and stockpile sanding material for a single location in the Missoula area. Bidders may submit either a ton‑based option (7,500 tons) or a cubic‑yard‑based option (5,000 cubic yards), with lump‑sum mobilization fees included. The work is limited to production, grading, moisture testing, and stockpiling of the material; no installation or hauling services beyond the stockpile are required. The contract period runs from July 1 2026 to December 31 2026, and the award will be based on the lowest unit price after quality adjustments. • Scope: production, grading, moisture control, and stockpile construction of sanding material (tons or cubic yards). • Delivery window: material must be stockpiled within three days of delivery; work may not commence before July 1 2026 and must be completed by Dec 31 2026. • Quality requirements: strict gradation and moisture limits; penalties for excess moisture or out‑of‑tolerance gradation; random re‑weighings and sampling mandated. • Bid security: 10 % of total bid if the bid equals or exceeds $150,000; nondiscrimination certification and organization‑size statements required.