Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Montana Department of Commerce.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Helena
County
The county where this buyer is located.
Lewis and Clark
Address
Physical address of this buyer.
301 S Park Ave
Phone Number
Contact phone number for this buyer.
(406) 841-2700
Zip Code
Postal code for this buyer's location.
59620
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Montana Department of Commerce
The board reviewed financial updates, including investment balances, recent bond issuance results, and preparations for upcoming fiscal year audits. A resolution was passed to provide mortgage credit certificates to eligible homebuyers. Additionally, the board discussed and advanced a proposal to modify the Habitat for Humanity legacy program, allowing for the use of any viable nonprofit for down payment assistance.
The board received updates on the Finance Program, including discussions regarding tax-exempt bond fund lending. Key actions in the Home Ownership Program included the approval of a new participating lender, the selection of an option for the FY2027 Habitat for Humanity Set-Aside Request, and the authorization of a temporary down payment assistance program. In the Multifamily Program, the board approved a $29.7 million bond resolution and a cost waiver for the LB Lofts project, as well as a bond resolution for the KP3 project. Additionally, the board received updates from the Mortgage Servicing and Operations departments.
The Commission discussed several OICED programs, including the Native American Business Advisor grant, the Indian Equity Fund, the Tribal Business Planning Grant, and the Native American Collateral Support program. Tribal tourism updates were provided regarding the impact of the pandemic and plans for marketing assets. Discussions included the status of the decennial report on the economic contributions of Indian reservations, the strategic planning session, and the business stabilization grant. Commissioners also engaged in a detailed discussion regarding the impacts of COVID-19 on tribal nations, including healthcare access, medical service capacity, quarantine challenges, and strategies for economic resiliency, tribal horsemanship, and federal contracting opportunities.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Montana Department of Commerce meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Montana Department of Commerce.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
