Broadband Upgrade

The State of Montana’s Department of Administration is awarding a broadband upgrade contract for the Montana State Data Bank (MSDB) across two major cities—Billings and Great Falls. Two separate contractors were selected, each submitting a base bid and two optional alternates covering additional scope. The award will involve network design, installation, and equipment procurement to enhance broadband connectivity for state data services. • Scope includes a full broadband infrastructure upgrade in Billings (Tel Net Systems) and Great Falls (Mission Electric). • Base bid amounts are $696,870 (Billings) and $1,039,879 (Great Falls) with alternates adding $202,840/$103,212 and $26,500/$32,686 respectively. • Bid security required is 10 % of each base bid; the procurement contact is Morrison Maierle.