Project Manager for Direct Certification software system for the School Nutrition program

The State of Montana, via its Department of Administration’s State Procurement Services Division, is seeking a Direct Certification software system to support the School Nutrition program. Although the solicitation is an intent to award a sole‑source contract to Datamanto, other vendors are invited to submit detailed descriptions of equivalent products or services for consideration. No technical specifications or contract value are disclosed; vendors must respond through the eMACS portal, answering required company‑information questions and optionally providing an alternative solution. The deadline for questions and initial submission is April 3, 2026, with a final sealed‑bid deadline of April 17, 2026. • Scope: Provide, implement, and support a Direct Certification software platform for school nutrition eligibility verification. • Procurement type: Intent to sole‑source (non‑competitive) but open to equivalent‑product proposals. • Required vendor input: Company name, address, phone, and point‑of‑contact details; optional description of an equivalent solution. • Key dates: Opening 02‑Apr‑2026, Questions due 03‑Apr‑2026, Final submission 17‑Apr‑2026.