Question 1

How do I find government contracts in Silver Bow County, Montana?

Accepted Answer

There are 24 tracked government projects across 12 agencies in Silver Bow County, Montana. The most active procurement sectors are Capital Projects (4,133), Grants (865), Public Works (839), Environmental Services (420), and Recreation & Community Services (406). In the last 90 days alone, 5 agencies posted 855 new projects. Browse active RFPs, pre-RFP signals from board meetings, vendor contracts, and decision-maker contacts — all in one place.

Question 2

What types of agencies issue RFPs in Silver Bow County?

Accepted Answer

Silver Bow County has 12 government agencies spanning 6 types: School, Higher Ed, City, County, Local Housing Authority, and Special District. Each agency issues its own RFPs and manages its own vendor relationships. The most active agencies by project volume are Silver Bow County (County, 3,347 projects), Butte-Silver Bow (balance) (City, 2,689 projects), Housing Authority of Butte (Local Housing Authority, 1,725 projects).

Question 3

How do I bid on Silver Bow County government projects?

Accepted Answer

To bid on government projects in Silver Bow County, Montana, start by registering as a vendor with the specific agency. Most agencies in MT publish formal RFPs on their websites and the state procurement portal. Right now, Silver Bow County has 1,037 pre-RFP signals — projects that haven't been formally bid yet. The key advantage is getting in early — buying signals from board meetings can surface 6–18 months before RFPs go live, giving you time to build relationships while projects are still being scoped.

Question 4

What sectors are most active in Silver Bow County?

Accepted Answer

Based on tracked procurement activity, the most active sectors in Silver Bow County are Capital Projects (4,133), Grants (865), Public Works (839), Environmental Services (420), and Recreation & Community Services (406). Across all sectors, Silver Bow County has 2,428 contract awards and 375 active opportunities on record. Detailed breakdowns by sector, agency, and contract value help you target the highest-value opportunities and understand competitive dynamics.

Question 5

Who are the key decision-makers in Silver Bow County?

Accepted Answer

Procurement decisions in Silver Bow County are made by individual agency leaders — school superintendents, university procurement directors, city managers, and county administrators, and department heads. Each of the 12 agencies has its own purchasing authority and approval process. Verified contact details for decision-makers across Silver Bow County agencies help you reach the right person at the right time.

Question 6

Which agencies are most active in Silver Bow County?

Accepted Answer

The most active government buyers in Silver Bow County by procurement volume are: Silver Bow County (County) — 3,347 tracked projects; Butte-Silver Bow (balance) (City) — 2,689 tracked projects; Housing Authority of Butte (Local Housing Authority) — 1,725 tracked projects; Highlands College Of Montana Tech (Higher Ed) — 349 tracked projects; Montana Technological University (Higher Ed) — 312 tracked projects. These agencies represent the highest concentration of contract awards, RFPs, and pre-RFP signals in the county. Every project from each of these agencies — including board meeting discussions, budget approvals, and vendor selections — is tracked, so you can engage early and build relationships before competitors.

Question 7

What is Silver Bow County's procurement pipeline?

Accepted Answer

Silver Bow County's current procurement pipeline includes: 1,037 pre-RFP signals (early-stage projects from board meetings); 375 active opportunities open for bidding; 378 projects in budget planning; 2,295 grant-funded initiatives; 2,428 contract awards (competitive intelligence). Pre-RFP signals are especially valuable — they surface 6–18 months before formal solicitations, giving you time to position with agency decision-makers. Board meetings, budget hearings, and planning sessions across all 12 agencies in Silver Bow County are monitored to catch these signals as they emerge.

Question 8

How active is procurement in Silver Bow County right now?

Accepted Answer

Silver Bow County is actively procuring — 5 of the county's 12 agencies have posted 855 new projects in the last 90 days. The most active sectors recently are Capital Projects (4,133), Grants (865), and Public Works (839). This level of activity means new opportunities surface regularly. Real-time alerts ensure you never miss a window — whether it's a pre-RFP discussion at a school board meeting or a formal solicitation from the county government.

Silver Bow County Government Contracts, RFPs & Bids

Government Projects in Silver Bow County

Workforce development for the 21st-century rail industry, involving collaboration with academic institutions to create programming.

Improvements to the Silver Lake system including infrastructure modifications and easements, supported by an EDA grant and requiring agreements with Northwestern Energy.

Infrastructure improvements around Malta and Hav areas to alleviate bottlenecks for freight and passenger trains on the Empire Builder route.

Acceptance of $1,200,000 from Montana Resources for backflow prevention enhancement in BSB municipal public water system.

Acceptance of $1,200,000 from Montana Resources for enhancing backflow prevention across the BSB municipal water system.

Miscellaneous concrete work within Butte-Silver Bow for 2026, to be performed under a Public Works-managed construction contract.

Silverbo 2026 miscellaneous concrete project, described as a 'one big curb and gutter project'.

Procurement of watermain materials for 2026 projects from DSG under a supply agreement.

Annual agreement with Butte Local Development Corporation (BLDC) to provide economic development services to Butte-Silver Bow.

Agreement for Champ Software, Inc. to provide the Nightingale Notes web application, including software licensing for 12 named users, implementation, setup, support, and training for the Butte-Silver Bow Health Department.

Government Agencies in Silver Bow County, Montana

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