Procurement Bids in Montana
56 open procurement opportunities across 3 organizations
How many government bids are open in Montana right now? 56 as of October 8, 2026 , with 11 closing within the next 7 days. Top-posting Montana agencies: Montana eMACS, Federal Government.
Top Montana agencies posting bids right now: Montana eMACS,Federal Government.
Where to bid on Montana government contracts
Official portal
Montana eMACS (SciQuest)
Register on eMACS (Jaggaer-based) for Montana state procurement.
Small-business programs
- Montana Small Business Procurement Program (SBPP)
Statutory reference
Montana Code Annotated Title 18 (State Public Contracts)
Montana has a 5% Montana-resident preference on state contracts in some circumstances.
See our complete Montana procurement guide for full registration walk-through and portal-by-portal details.
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Latest Opportunities in Montana
RFP - Bridge Studies Term Contract (2027-2030) The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is accepting proposals from consulting firms interested in a term contract based on Event Title.
Bozeman Truck Parking Area Maintenance The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking bids for truck parking rest area maintenance.
Snow Clearing Services for Kalispell Armed Forces Reserve Center and Field Maintenance Shop Snow Clearing Services for Kalispell AFRC and FMS
7-Passenger Non-ADA Accessible Minivans Multi-Year Contract 7-Passenger Non-ADA Accessible Minivans Multi-Year Contract
Scrub Seal/Chip Seal Tongue River Road The Montana Department of Transportation is accepting bids for Scrub Seal/Chip Seal Tongue River Road.
MSU E-Commerce Platform Montana State University System is seeking contractors to submit a proposal for an Integrated E-Commerce Software System.
Healthy Montana Families DPHHS is seeking proposals to provide voluntary, evidence-based, family-centered home visiting services to expectant parents and families with infants and young children.
RFP - Lavina Ryegate Bridges STPB 14-4(26)147 The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is accepting proposals from consulting firms interested in the preparation of an alternatives analysis for the Event Titled project.
RFP - Traffic Safety Term Contracts 2027-2029 The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is accepting proposals from consulting firms interested in a term contract for performing traffic safety engineering services.
Thompson Chain of Lakes Precommercial Thinning The Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks, is seeking a contractor to perform services at Thompson Chain of Lakes, including but not limited, to Precommercial Thinning.
RFP - Timber Bridges - Browning Area The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is accepting proposals from consulting firms interested in the preparation of an alternatives analysis for the subject project.
RFP - US-89 Bridge Study - Gardiner The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is accepting proposals from consulting firms interested in the preparation of an alternatives analysis for the subject project.
RFP - Broadus Rest Area Rehab The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is accepting proposals from consulting firms interested in the preparation of the construction plans and specifications for the subject project.
Montana Procurement — Frequently Asked Questions
How many government bids are open in Montana right now?
There are 56 open procurement opportunities in Montana from 3 state, county, city, school, hospital, and university agencies as of October 8, 2026. 11 of them close within the next seven days.
Which Montana agencies post the most bids?
The top agencies posting bids in Montana right now are Montana eMACS, Federal Government. Each maintains its own vendor portal and posting schedule.
Where do I register to bid on Montana government contracts?
Register on Montana eMACS (SciQuest) (https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=StateOfMontana) for state-level opportunities. Register on eMACS (Jaggaer-based) for Montana state procurement. For federal contracts, register on SAM.gov (free; assigns a UEI). For local agencies, registration is on the platform they use — Bonfire, PlanetBids, BidNet Direct, DemandStar — typically one registration per platform covers all agencies using it.
What industries dominate Montana procurement?
The most-active industries in Montana government procurement right now are Facilities & Maintenance, Healthcare, Construction. Browse each by industry to see current opportunities filtered to Montana.
What small-business or set-aside programs does Montana offer?
Montana operates the following preference and set-aside programs: Montana Small Business Procurement Program (SBPP). Each has its own certification process; check the state procurement office for eligibility details.
What law governs procurement in Montana?
Montana procurement is governed by Montana Code Annotated Title 18 (State Public Contracts). This includes bid solicitation, contract award, and vendor protest procedures. The state procurement office publishes implementing regulations and manuals.
How do I find upcoming Montana bid opportunities?
Save a search on ProcureTap filtered to Montana to receive email alerts when new bids match your criteria. You can also subscribe to the state's official portal notifications. Larger agencies (state DOT, department of general services) publish quarterly forecasts of upcoming solicitations.
How often are new Montana bids added?
Every six hours. ProcureTap re-scrapes the Montana state procurement portal plus every county, city, school district, hospital, and university procurement system in the state on a six-hour cadence, so new postings appear here within hours of being published.
Does Montana require in-state vendors for procurement contracts?
Montana generally does not restrict bidding to in-state vendors, but many agencies offer local-preference points or ties-broken-in-favor-of-local scoring, and some contracts under specific dollar thresholds may be limited to registered Montana vendors or certified Montana small businesses. Read each solicitation's evaluation criteria carefully.