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.

Table 1 - Known upcoming projects that will utilize external consultant services
Project / Term Contract General Scope of Services Anticipated Method of Consultant Solicitation Projected Date Of Solicitation
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 TBD
Traffic Speed Deflectometer Data A special project for the development and incorporate TSD data into our routine business process. Open Solicitation Currently out for Solicitation
Eagle Pass Trail South Reconstruction of HWY 93 including bridge replacement, wildlife accommodations and a shared use path. Open Solicitation Winter 2025 / 2026
Big Spring Creek - Lewistown Bridge replacement project on West Broadway Street. The structure (L-14-792) crosses over Big Spring Creek in Lewistown. Work will include bridge replacement for the structure and minor roadway approach work. Open Solicitation Winter 2025 / 2026