How to Sell to the State of Montana

The State Procurement Bureau is touring the state again this summer, conducting outreach to vendors and potential vendors. Representatives from the State Procurement Bureau will be presenting on a number of topics, including: > Differences between construction contracts and procuring goods and services > Commonly purchased goods and services > Regulations and requirements impacting state procurement > Where to find solicitations > How to register as a vendor in the Montana Acquisition and Contracting System (eMACS) > Resident preference and reciprocal preference > Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program > How to respond to solicitations > Tips for winning state contracts > Resources for vendors There will be time for questions and answers at the end. Other dates and locations on the tour: > August 29 in Missoula > August 30 in Kalispell > September 13 in Great Falls > October 3 in Billings > October 4 in Bozeman