Waste Collection Government Contracts in Montana
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Montana.
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Waste Collection in Montana
Montana's Waste Collection Services market is highly concentrated: Unknown alone accounts for 33% of the state's 6 active opportunities in Q3 2026, with Unknown, Lame Deer, Crow Agency collectively representing 67% of all activity. This concentration pattern creates a two-tier market — contractors must establish presence in Unknown to access the majority of deal flow, while the remaining 2 cities offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
Montana's Waste Collection Services market is highly distributed across 5 buying agencies, with no single agency exceeding 26% of the 39 total awards ($3.3M in total). This fragmentation is strategically significant: contractors can pursue multiple agencies without single-buyer dependency, and winning one agency's work doesn't require displacing an entrenched incumbent at another. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — MONTANA WASTE SYSTEMS, INC., ALLIED WASTE SERVICES OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC, EVERGREEN DISPOSAL, INC. — hold 67% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Montana has 6 open waste collection contract opportunities as of 2026-07-21, with 1 likely recompete identified. Top markets include Unknown, Lame Deer, Crow Agency.
6
Open Opportunities
1
Likely Recompetes
Indian Health Service
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | BFSU Solid Waste Removal | Browning | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE.BILLINGS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC | Nov 1, 2026 | BICiv |
| 61 | Solid Waste Service, Northern Cheyenne Service Unit, Lame Deer, Montana | Lame Deer | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE.BILLINGS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC | Nov 21, 2025 | ISBEE |
| 54 | Tire Disposal | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND.FA4626 341 CONS LGC | — | — |
| 52 | Crow Service Unit: Solid Waste Pick-up | Crow Agency | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE.BILLINGS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC | Jul 18, 2026 | NONE |
| 34 | FBSU Water/Sewage Utility and Solid Waste Disposal Services | Harlem | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE.BILLINGS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC | Jul 10, 2026 | ISBEE |
| — | Notice of Intent to Sole-Source | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND.FA4626 341 CONS LGC | Jun 23, 2025 | — |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Transportation Security Administration | JOHNSON SECURITY BUREAU, INC | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
Across Montana, waste collection opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 6 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Lame Deer, Crow Agency.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Health Service | 10 | $1.0M |
| Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education | 8 | $472K |
| National Park Service | 7 | $1.5M |
| Forest Service | 7 | $186K |
| Bureau of Land Management | 7 | $185K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Montana
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 2 |
| Lame Deer | 1 |
| Crow Agency | 1 |
| Browning | 1 |
| Harlem | 1 |
| Fort Harrison | 0 |
| Billings | 0 |
| Fort Peck | 0 |
| Helena | 0 |
| Butte | 0 |
How We Rank These
We score each opportunity on a 0–100 scale using six transparent factors: service fit, contract value, timing urgency, geographic relevance, competition level, and agency buying appetite. Data sourced from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov, refreshed daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many waste collection contracts are there in Montana?
Montana has 6 active federal waste collection opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for waste collection contracts in Montana?
Unknown, Lame Deer, Crow Agency are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top waste collection contractors in Montana?
The leading incumbent vendors include MONTANA WASTE SYSTEMS, INC., ALLIED WASTE SERVICES OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC, EVERGREEN DISPOSAL, INC.. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do waste collection contracts come up for rebid in Montana?
Most waste collection contracts follow 30–48 month cycles. The "Recompetes" section shows contracts estimated to be recompeted within the next 12 months based on historical award patterns.
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