Procurement Bids in Montana
160 open procurement opportunities across 3 organizations
How many government bids are open in Montana right now? 160 as of July 14, 2026 , with 7 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
Western CONUS Natural Resources Support University of Montana, is soliciting bids for a Western CONUS Natural Resources Support Task Order Contract.
Fish Creek WMA Ventenata-Biocontrol The Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking a contractor for Fish Creek WMA Ventenata-Biocontrol.
Portable Toilet Trailer Montana State University Athletics is seeking a toilet trailer for the North End Zone during football season.
Calf Creek Conifer Removal
Traffic Cones, Drums, and Channelizers The Montana Department of Transportation is accepting bids for Traffic Cones, Drums, and Channelizers to be provided on an As Needed Basis.
Rural Physician Recruitment Department of labor is soliciting Rural Healthcare Marketing Services to help with strategic goals of RHTP workforce development initiative.
Fire Alarm, Sprinkler, and AFFF Suppression System Testing and Inspection Services at AASF Fire Alarm, Sprinkler, and AFFF Suppression System Testing and Inspection Services
MHP Boulder Food Service The State of Montana is seeking a contractor to provide food services to the Montana Highway Patrol Academy in Boulder, Montana.
CBII-Cattle and Beef Industry Innovation Program Cattle and Beef Industry Innovation Program
Inventory Management System for Montana State Prison The State of Montana is seeking a contractor to provide an Inventory Management System for Montana State Prison.
(START) PROGRAM AND START RESOURCE CENTER SYSTEMIC, THERAPEUTIC, ASSESSMENT, RESOURCES, AND TREATMENT (START) PROGRAM AND START RESOURCE CENTER.
Installation Energy and Water Plans (IEWP) Creation Services Army IEWP development.
Media Act The State of Montana, Department of Commerce (State), is seeking a research firm to fulfill the State’s statutory mandate outlined in the MEDIA Act to report on the impact of tax credits.
RFP Survey Term Contracts 2026-2029 The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is accepting proposals from consulting firms interested in a term contract for performing traffic design engineering services.
Outdoor Recreation Licensing, Survey & Reporting, and Recreation Access & Reservation Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking to identify and procure a modern, customer-centric technology solution for licensing services.
Montana Procurement — Frequently Asked Questions
How many government bids are open in Montana right now?
There are 160 open procurement opportunities in Montana from 3 state, county, city, school, hospital, and university agencies as of July 14, 2026. 7 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.