RFP - Montana Ave Bridges - Billings

The Montana Department of Transportation seeks a qualified engineering consulting firm to develop construction plans and specifications for the rehabilitation of two bridges on Montana Avenue in Billings. The scope includes structural evaluation, bridge design, surveying, environmental permitting, traffic and hydraulic analysis, public involvement, and coordination with railroads and local agencies. The prime consultant must hold a current Montana professional engineering license and perform at least 50 % of the work. • Design and specification package for two roadway bridges (Eastbound #6953, Westbound #6954). • Required services: structural testing, surveying, environmental review, traffic/hydraulic analysis, public outreach, and stakeholder coordination. • Contract type: cost‑plus fixed‑fee with a negotiated ceiling; indirect‑cost‑rate documentation required. • Submission: single PDF upload via the Montana State File Transfer Service by 5 Nov 2026 3 PM MST (5‑page limit for main proposal). • Evaluation criteria focus on team qualifications (50 pts), project approach (100 pts), and past performance (30 pts).