- Org
- StateOfMontana
- Type
- IFB
- Title
- Trust Lands NWLO Call When Needed
- Number
- DNRC-IFB-2027-1258BG
- Source
- MT_EMACS
- Status
- Open
- Event Id
- 1464584
- Open Str
- 11/5/2026, 3:00 PM MST
- Pdf Text
- 05 November 2026
Trust Lands NWLO Call When Needed
DNRC is seeking heavy equipment and other services on a call-when-needed basis to perform a variety of tasks.
05 November 2026
Open 11/5/2026, 3:00 PM MST Type Invitation For Bid
Close 12/3/2026, 3:00 PM MST Number DNRC-IFB-2027-1258BG
Currency US Dollar
Sealed Until 12/3/2026, 3:00 PM MST
05 November 2026
Contacts
Bryant Gauthier
Bryant.Gauthier@mt.gov
Phone +1 406-444-6743
05 November 2026
Commodity Codes
Commodity Code Description
2101 Forest Related Services - Bridge Repair
2103 Forest Related Services - Dozer Piling
2104 Forest Related Services - Excavator Piling
2105 Forest Related Services - Logging/Cutting/Thinning
2106 Forest Related Services - Plotting
2107 Forest Related Services - Road Brushing
2108 Forest Related Services - Road Maintenance
2111 Forest Related Services - Timber Marking/Cruising
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Description
***MULTIPLE VENDORS WILL BE AWARDED A CONTRACT***
This agreement will be for a 24-month term beginning January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2028. Contractors
will be required to meet workers’ compensation and insurance requirements as described in the Invitation for Bid (IFB)
for the duration of the contracted period. The intent of the agreement is to secure heavy equipment and other services
on a call-when-needed basis to perform a variety of tasks, including but not limited to construction of fire line, support
of prescribed burns, watershed restoration, maintenance of physical facilities, including roads, and occasional
construction and reconstruction projects. Smaller brush piling and scarification projects may also be included. A more
complete description of the supplies and/or services sought is provided in the Prerequisites and Buyer Attachments
tabs of this solicitation.
From the date this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is issued until an award is made and announced by the procurement
officer, bidders shall not communicate with any State staff regarding this procurement, except at the direction
of the procurement officer. Email is the preferred method of communication with the procurement
officer. Unauthorized contact may disqualify the bidder from further consideration.
Bryant Gauthier, bryant.gauthier@mt.gov, (406) 444-6743
Questions relating to any information provided in this event shall be asked through the Q&A Board.
For assistance with eMACS functionality only, such as vendor registration or responding to events, see
the eMACS Vendor Handbook https://spb.mt.gov/eMACSvesources
For additional emacs help not found in the Vendor Handbook, contact the eMACS Help Desk at 406-
444-2575, emacs@mt.gov.
Required to View Event
Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid
05 November 2026
1. Review and accept the Single Point of Contact information
2. Review and accept the contract as provided.
3. Review and accept the state terms and conditions
4. Review and accept the Vendor Registration information.
5. Review all Question(s) and Answer(s) on the Q&A board prior to entering bid.
6. Review and accept the Vendor Time Zone information.
7. Review and accept the Registration with the Secretary of State information
8. Review and accept the Debarment information
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Buyer Attachments
1. Bid Form - Trust Lands NWLO CWN 27 28.docx
2. Attach A1 Kalispell Unit Vicinity Map.pdf
3. Attach A2 Libby Unit Vicinity Map.pdf
4. Attach A3 Plains Unit Vicinity Map.pdf
5. Attach A4 Stillwater Unit Vicinity Map.pdf
6. Attach A5 Swan Unit Vicinity Map.pdf
7. Attach B general specifications.pdf
8. Attach C forest fire regs.pdf
9. Attach D working in bear habitat.pdf
1
0. Attach E equipment specifications.pdf
1
1. Attach F Task Order Template.pdf
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Questions Required Questions
Group 1:
Instructions:
1.1
Procurement Officer Contact Information. From the date this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is
issued until an offeror is selected and announced by the procurement officer, offerors
shall not communicate with any state staff regarding this procurement, except at the
direction of Contracting Officer, the procurement officer in charge of the solicitation. Any
unauthorized contact may disqualify the offeror from further consideration. Contact
information for the single point of contact is: Bryant Gauthier (406) 444-6743
bryant.gauthier@mt.gov
1.2
Contractors selected for award must upload, or be able to provide within 10 business
days of receiving the Request for Documents, proof of insurance as required in Section
8 of Exhibit A: State Terms & Conditions. Required coverage must be maintained prior
to and throughout the term of the contract.
1.3 Offeror must download and review the attached Bid Form document. Submit your bid
amount for the description of equipment and services for the specific area. Upload your
completed Bid Form to this question
1.4 Contractors must review all project materials provided under the Prerequisites and
Buyer Attachments tabs. Failure to upload a completed bid sheet will result in the
submission being deemed nonresponsive.
1.5 Please provide the following information: *Federal Tax ID *Contact Person's Name,
Phone Number, Fax Number, Email Address
1.6 Provide the full Name, Title and email address of the person who is authorized to sign
the contract, if awarded
1.7 Please provide the Contractor Liaison Information: *Name, Address, Phone Number,
Cell Number, Email Address
Group 2: Firearm Nondiscrimination Certification Attestation
Instructions:
2.1
Offeror does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates
against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of any contract it is
awarded under this solicitation; and b. Offeror will not discriminate against a firearm
entity or firearm trade association during the term of any contract it is awarded as a
result of this solicitation.
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Product Line Items Product Line Items
There are no Items added to this event.
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Service Line Items Service Line Items
1.
# Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow
Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Service Delivery
S1 DO NOT ENTER A PRICE OR COST 1
Do NOT enter in a price or cost in this section. Please locate the
bid sheet under the Buyer Attachments or Questions tab. Please
fill out this bid sheet & upload the completed form as your
submission.
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- Close Str
- 12/3/2026, 3:00 PM MST
- Contact Name
- Bryant Gauthier
- Description
- DNRC is seeking heavy equipment and other services on a call-when-needed basis to perform a variety of tasks.
- Contact Email
- bryant.gauthier@mt.gov
- Sci Docs Fetched
- Yes
State of MontanaIssuing agency·Montana·via the Montana eMACS SciQuest procurement portal