Procurement Bids in Montana
61 open procurement opportunities across 3 organizations
How many government bids are open in Montana right now? 61 as of September 25, 2026 , with 13 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
MSU E-Commerce Platform Montana State University System is seeking contractors to submit a proposal for an Integrated E-Commerce Software System.
Flathead Lake Research Boat Flathead Lake Research Boat
Lyons Creek Truck Parking Area Maintenance Great Falls Division The Montana Department of Transportation is accepting bids for Lyons Creek Truck Parking Area Maintenance Great Falls Division.
Housekeeping and Laundry Services for Fort Harrison BOQ/BEQ Housekeeping and Laundry Services for Fort Harrison BOQ/BEQ
Remove and Replace Underground Product Piping Montana Department of Transportation is accepting bids to Remove and Replace Underground Product Piping
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.
Wheelchair Lift for SouthWestern Montana Veterans Home The Department of Public Health and Human Services is seeking a vendor to provide a wheelchair lift at the Southwestern Montana Veterans Home
Snow Clearing Services for Kalispell Armed Forces Reserve Center and Field Maintenance Shop Snow Clearing Services for Kalispell AFRC and FMS
Janitorial Services for Billings Limited Army Aviation Support Facility Janitorial Services for Billings LAASF
Snow Clearing Services for Billings Limited Army Aviation Support Facility Snow Clearing Services for Billings LAASF
Chip Seal Valley Drive Miles City Area Montana Department of Transportation is accepting bids for Chip Seal Valley Drive Miles City Area.
Preformed Thermoplastic Pavement Markings Montana Department of Transportation is accepting bids for Preformed Thermoplastic Pavement Markings.
Secondary Market Ticket Distribution Services Montana State University (MSU) Athletics is soliciting proposals for a Secondary Market Ticket Distribution Partnership.
Graduate School Software Graduate School is seeking graduate-specific online e-learning service for career exploration and development for graduate students.
Physical Security Systems The state is seeking proposals to create a QVL for security door systems
Helena Shop Boiler Replacement The State of Montana and Montana Department of Transportation is seeking bids for the replacement of the Helena Shop boiler with two new boilers, piping, pumps.
Montana Procurement — Frequently Asked Questions
How many government bids are open in Montana right now?
There are 61 open procurement opportunities in Montana from 3 state, county, city, school, hospital, and university agencies as of September 25, 2026. 13 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.