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 |
| 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 |
| Teepee Cr 11m N of W Yellowstone | Culvert replacement project for US-191 (N-50) structure over Teepee Creek near West Yellowstone. | Open Solicitation | Winter 2024 / 2025 |
| Gallatin River – 3M SW Belgrade | Preliminary Engineering for Bridge Replacement. This project is on Amsterdam Rd (S-347) in Gallatin County (T1S, R4E, Section 9). | Open Solicitation | Winter 2025 |
| 7th Ave. N Structure - Havre | Bridge replacement project for 7th Avenue North (U-5711) structure over the BNSF Railway Yard in Havre. Project development will include an Other (OT) phase study to evaluate alternatives related to replacement of this aging structure. In addition to evaluating bridge design elements, the study will consider alternative alignments, environmental impacts, right-of-way and utility issues, safety concerns, operational issues, traffic patterns, and/or any other factors necessary to determine a preferred set of improvement alternatives at this location | Open Solicitation | Winter 2025 |