Bid guide
How to bid on the ePART System for Montana Department of Transportation
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is considering a sole-source award for an Electronic Permitting, Audit, Registration, and Tax System, known as ePART. This system is important for managing various transportation-related processes.
While MDT is considering a sole-source award to Celtic Cross Holdings Inc., this public notice allows other vendors to express interest and demonstrate their capability to provide similar services. This is an opportunity for firms specializing in government software solutions, particularly those related to permitting, auditing, registration, and tax systems, to potentially compete for this work.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on July 23, 2026. The deadline for responses is August 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.
At the deadline, the Montana Department of Transportation will review any submitted responses. If other qualified vendors express interest and demonstrate capability, it could lead to a competitive bidding process instead of a sole-source award.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for professional services firms with expertise in developing and implementing complex software systems for government agencies. Specifically, companies with experience in electronic permitting, audit, registration, and tax systems are well-suited.
Vendors in the professional services category, particularly those with a track record in state-level government IT projects, should consider responding.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full details of this solicitation, you need to go to the State of Montana eMACS public bid board. Once there, locate the bid using its event number, MDT-SolSour-2027-2286.
To download any associated documents or to submit a response, you will need to register a free vendor account on the portal. Ensure you complete your submission before the August 12, 2026, 4:00 PM ET deadline.
Practical tips for a competitive response
When responding to a sole-source consideration, clearly articulate your firm's unique qualifications and experience that directly match the agency's stated need for the ePART system. Highlight any past projects that demonstrate your ability to deliver similar complex government software solutions.
Focus on demonstrating how your solution can meet or exceed the requirements that the agency is seeking to fulfill with the ePART system. Provide specific examples of your technical capabilities, project management approach, and how you would ensure a successful implementation for the Montana Department of Transportation.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Montana Department of Transportation; the original posting controls.