Butte-Silver Bow - ITSD Technical Services and Special Projects Request for Qualifications - 2026
Butte-Silver Bow (balance)County · Butte, MT- Due
- Oct 16, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Scott Turner
- (406) 497-6433
The 30-second brief
The City-County of Butte-Silver Bow Information Technology Services Department is requesting qualifications from experienced IT firms to provide professional technical services and special project support. The scope of work includes network assessment, hardware setup, configuration, stabilization, guest wireless setup, staff wireless authentication review, documentation, and testing support. The resulting Master Service Agreement will cover a three-year term with an option for a two-year extension. Submissions are due by 4:00 p.m. MST on October 16, 2026, at the Butte-Silver Bow Clerk and Recorder's Office located at 155 W. Granite Street, Room 208, Butte, MT 59701. Respondents must demonstrate registration or the ability to register in the State of Montana and comply with applicable federal regulations, workers' compensation acts, and commercial general liability insurance requirements of not less than $2 million per occurrence.
Quality of the proposal (40%), Capacity and capability of the firm (30%), Record of past performance of firm and personnel (30%)
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Summary
The City-County of Butte-Silver Bow Information Technology Services Department is requesting qualifications from experienced IT firms to provide professional technical services and special project support.
The scope of work includes network assessment, hardware setup, configuration, stabilization, guest wireless setup, staff wireless authentication review, documentation, and testing support. The resulting Master Service Agreement will cover a three-year term with an option for a two-year extension. Submissions are due by 4:00 p.m. MST on October 16, 2026, at the Butte-Silver Bow Clerk and Recorder's Office located at 155 W. Granite Street, Room 208, Butte, MT 59701. Respondents must demonstrate registration or the ability to register in the State of Montana and comply with applicable federal regulations, workers' compensation acts, and commercial general liability insurance requirements of not less than $2 million per occurrence.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Firm's legal name
- Address
- Telephone number
- Experience and qualifications with similar projects
- Experience and qualifications of professional personnel
- Capability to meet time and project budget requirements
- Technical approach and organization of tasks
- Proof of commercial general liability insurance
- Workers' compensation coverage
- Submit to
- BSB Clerk & Recorder, Second Floor, Room 208, 155 W. Granite Street, Butte, MT 59701
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Butte, MT
- Reported agency
- Butte-Silver Bow
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Butte-Silver Bow (balance)?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 16, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: BSB Clerk & Recorder, Second Floor, Room 208, 155 W. Granite Street, Butte, MT 59701. For questions, contact Scott Turner.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Butte-Silver Bow (balance) in MT, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Scott Turner at (406) 497-6433. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Quality of the proposal (40%), Capacity and capability of the firm (30%), Record of past performance of firm and personnel (30%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Firm's legal name, address, and telephone number, experience and qualifications with similar projects, experience and qualifications of professional personnel, capability to meet time and project budg. Review the full document from Butte-Silver Bow (balance) for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Butte, MT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.