How to Sell to the State of Montana

The State Procurement Bureau is teaming up with the Montana Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) again this summer, conducting outreach to vendors and potential vendors across the state. If you're interested in selling goods or services to the State of Montana, make plans to attend this event in Helena on Wednesday, July 19, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Representatives from the State Procurement Bureau and the Montana Department of Transportation will be presenting on a variety of topics, including: > Differences between construction contracts and procurement of goods and services > Goods and services commonly purchased by state agencies > 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. To register for this event, go to http://mtptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/41250. If you're not able to make the Helena event, you can catch the same presentation on other dates across the state: > June 27 in Lewistown > July 12 in Missoula > July 25 in Kalispell > August 8 in Hamilton > August 15 in Miles City > August 16 in Billings > August 22 in Great Falls