The Montana Department of Transportation does not currently maintain a specific long range plan for consultant utilization. As projects are nominated, internal staff analyzes the capability for MDT to complete the work internally, at which time the decision is made to design with internal MDT staff or to utilize a consultant firm.
Be sure to check out the Current RFQs and RFPs page to see current project/term contract solicitations.
The table below contains known projects/term contracts coming up that the MDT is planning to utilize external consultant services for at this time.
| Project / Term Contract | General Scope of Services | Anticipated Method of Consultant Solicitation | Projected Date Of Solicitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VMS - St Regis to Idaho | This project is for the design and installation of variable speed limit signs and associated electrical connection infrastructure. This comes from the recommendations made in the 2016 I-90 Variable Speed Limit Feasibility Study. | Open | TBD |
| Sidewalks Phase II-Evergreen | Approximately 0.6 mile of new sidewalk adjacent to US Highway 2 in Evergreen. The project starts at Evergreen Drive and extends north to Terry Road and includes various segments on both the east and west sides of US Highway 2. | Short-listed - Transportation Alternatives | Winter / Spring 2024 |
| I-90 Missoula to Garrison Wildlife Crossing Feasibility Study | Feasibility Study that aims to effectively and systematically plan the wildlife crossing accommodation(s) that will optimally maximize the reduction of Wildlife Vehicle Collisions (WVC's) while providing the safest passage for wildlife movement across 68 miles on I-90 between Missoula and Garrison. | Open Solicitation | Summer 2024 |
| SW of Grant SW | Secondary Roads Capital Construction Project on Secondary 324 (S-324) from RP 21.9 to RP 34.4. The gravel portion of the project will be reconstructed to a 24-foot paved surface. The remainder of the project will be widened and receive an overlay treatment. | Open Solicitation | Summer 2024 |
| US 191 Turnouts and Passing Lanes | Preliminary Engineering activities required for future safety improvements including installation of passing lanes and turnouts at strategic locations in the Gallatin Canyon | Open Solicitation | Summer 2024 |
| Lava Lake Structure | Preliminary Engineering activities required for future bridge replacement with added capacity. This project is located in Gallatin County on US-191 near the Lava Lake Trailhead in the Gallatin Canyon | Open Solicitation | Summer 2024 |
| US 191 / MT 64 Intersection | Preliminary Engineering activities required for future reconstruction of the roadway intersection to improve traffic operations, reduce congestion, increase reliability, and enhance safety. | Open Solicitation | Summer 2024 |
| 2024-2027 Bridge Bundled Inspection Term Contracts | Term contract for performing bridge inspection services at various locations throughout Montana. Bridge inspection services will broken up into the following categories; National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory (SNBI), Element-Level Inspections, NSTM Inspection, Timber Boring, Climbing Inspections, Underwater Diving Inspections, and Non-Destructive Testing | Open Solicitation | Summer 2025 |
| Sixmile CR Wildlife Xing Study (OT) | A study to determine construction feasibility for the replacement of the sixty-year-old, undersized Sixmile Creek culvert with two large open-span bridges: one for westbound traffic and one for eastbound traffic along with wildlife exclusionary fencing. Project is located on I-90 at approximate RP 79 - 87 | Open Solicitation | Summer 2026 |