The purpose of this webpage is to provide information to aid in the successful navigation of the contracting process with the Water Operations Bureau. Read on to learn more:
To receive Request for Qualification notices, please register with the State of Montana's online vendor registration system EMACS (Electronic Montana Acquisition and Contracting System).
Dam Safety Program
The Dam Safety Program prequalifies engineering firms every two years. The next prequalification will be in December 2024. Typical service categories include:
- External Engineering Review & Assistance
- Emergency Planning
- Education and Outreach to Dam Owners & Engineers
Additional Service categories depend on projects planned for the next two years.
Floodplain Mapping Program
The State of Montana has a standard contract template that is required. This is often referred to as the "Boiler Plate Contract". Modifications to the boiler plate language is not allowed. Not all sections in the boiler plate are required, depending on the work under consideration.
Contract Templates:
Dam Safety Program - Development of Guidance; includes intellectual property sections
Download Guidance Boiler Plate Contract Template
Dam Safety Program - External Engineering Assistance
Download Engineering Review Boiler Plate Contract Template
Floodplain Program - Mapping Contract Template
Notes
- Language in the Warranty & Hold Harmless Indemnification sections has been agreed upon by the engineering community and state. (see legal for wording here)
- Insurance limits depend on the project. Guidance for Insurance Limits
- Scope of Work
- Payment
- Termination
- Gwen's Section 20.1
- Those 2 weird new federal forms (download button)
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- Accruals defined
- State fiscal year deadlines
- Federal funds
- Periods of Performance
- Extensions
- Deobligation of funds
Procurement Laws
Montana Code Annotated
- Architectural, Engineering, & Land Surveying Services (MCA 18-8-2)