Bids & Proposals
Missoula County implemented a Purchasing and Contracts Policy in 2008, which has been revised a number of times since. It is the guiding document for all county departments for the procurement of goods, services, and construction projects. In general, published notice is required by statute for purchases in excess of $80,000, and the Missoulian provides such public notice in its Sunday classifieds section. See below for the requests for bids and proposals although it is possible that the Missoulian contains legal ads for Missoula County projects that are not reflected here.
Purchases requiring published notice generally are obtained using the following methods:
Goods – Invitation for Bids (IFB)
In response to a request for a specified quantity and quality of goods, vendors submit sealed bids which are opened and read upon bid closing. The bid is awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
Goods or Services – Request for Proposals (RFP)
In response to a particular county need or stated problem, vendors submit proposed solutions to the need or problem. After the deadline for submitting RFPs, proposals are evaluated against stated criteria. The contract is awarded to the vendor whose proposal receives the highest score against such stated criteria, with cost being only one of the criteria.
Services – Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
In response for a need for professional services, vendors submit professional qualifications. The submissions are evaluated against stated criteria, and a contract is awarded to the vendor whose qualifications best meet the criteria stated. An RFQ is used for the procurement of architectural, engineering, and land surveying services in excess of $20,000.
Current List of Bids and Proposals
Open bids and procurement documents are listed below. If the list is empty, that means there are currently no active projects for bid.
Dishwasher Replacement at the Missoula County Detention Center IFB (1)
Dishwasher Replacement at the Missoula County Detention Center IFB
Identifier: 03-2026-01 / Status: Open - 3/6/2026 through 3/26/2026 @ 4:00PMWestern Montana Fair Motorsports Contractor RFP
Western Montana Fair Motorsports Contractor RFP Closes on March 20, 2026 at 23:59:59
Identifier: 02-2026-02 / Status: Open - 2/17/2026 through 3/20/2026 @ 11:59PMCOMPASS Commission Development and Adult Behavioral Health System Planning Initiative RFP
COMPASS Commission Development and Adult Behavioral Health System Planning Initiative RFP
Identifier: 02-2026-01 / Status: Open - 2/14/2026 through 2/24/2026 @ 12:00PMMissoula County Emergency Medical Dispatch Protocol Software System RFP -- 01-2026-01
Missoula County Emergency Medical Dispatch Protocol Software System RFP
Identifier: 01-2026-01 / Status: Open - 1/15/2026 through 2/18/2026 @ 5:00PMEnvironmental Health Lobby and Office Upgrades Design
Missoula County is seeking a qualified Architectural firm to lead up the design of a remodel for the lobby/reception area & office space of the Environmental Health Division of the Missoula Public Health Facility.
Addendum 1 Enviromental Health Remodel
Rodeo Stock RFP 2025
Missoula County seeks a rodeo stock contractor who brings both expertise and vision to the Missoula Stampede. Proposers are encouraged to submit a proposal outlining their approach for producing five (5) nights of PRCA-sanctioned performances, including an opening Xtreme Bulls performance, that achieve the highest possible contestant participation and fan engagement while remaining within a responsible budget. The initial contract term is two (2) years, with an option to renew it for up to five (5) additional years. The contract will begin with the 2026 Missoula Stampede to be held August 4-8, 2026
Identifier: 11-2025-3 / Status: Awarded - 11/18/2025 through 12/29/2025 @ 11:55PMMissoula Public Health Electronic Health Record RFP
Missoula County, on behalf of Missoula Public Health (MPH), is seeking proposals for an Electronic Health Record and Billing/Payment Management System (EHR) system that will meet the evolving needs of the Health Services Division, including our Immunization Clinic Services, Home Visiting Services, and Nutrition Services. This EHR must be sufficiently flexible to continue to evolve as programs and system requirements change. The County seeks to implement a system developed and maintained by a company with experience in working with public health programs which are unique from typical hospital/clinical-based programs. The contract period will be March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2031, with the option of extending the contract for up to an additional five (5) years in accordance with § 18-4-313(2)(a), MCA.
Addendum 1 Missoula Public Health Electronic Record RFP 2025
Addendum 2 Follow Up Questions For EHR Q&A RFP 2025
Addendum 3 Another Question for MPH EHR RFP 2025