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- Solicitation number
- FWP-IFB-2027-1160R
- Issued by
- Montana
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This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the State of Montana, State Procurement Services Division, on behalf of the Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks for educational outreach programs. The solicitation seeks multiple contractors throughout Montana to provide educational services, with commodity codes spanning educational services, materials, testing, and training, as well as professional facilitator services. The IFB opened on October 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT, with bids due by October 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT. Prospective bidders must meet several prerequisites, including reviewing and accepting the Scope of Work, state terms and conditions, IFB general requirements, warranties language for services, and MOU documentation. Additionally, bidders must verify nondiscrimination against firearm entities, confirm vendor registration with the Secretary of State, and review all Q&A board entries prior to submission.
The service rate is fixed at $25 per hour, which bidders cannot exceed. Compensation is offered on a Net 30 payment term with zero percent interest. Applicants must demonstrate specific qualifications through required yes/no questions addressing willingness to travel, availability during the school year, reliable transportation, ability to follow curriculum, self-motivation, adaptability, and experience in education and group management. The solicitation structure indicates a potential for multiple awards across different contractors throughout Montana, allowing the state to establish a broader contractor network for educational outreach delivery. Bidders requesting exceptions to standard terms and conditions must submit such requests by the Q&A deadline, with the state reserving the right to negotiate final contract terms with awarded vendors.
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09 October 2026
Educational Outreach for the Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks The Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking a contractor(s) to provide educational outreach programs. The intent of this IFB is for multiple contractors throughout Montana.
09 October 2026
Open 10/7/2026, 2:00 PM MDT Type Invitation For Bid Close 10/29/2026, 2:00 PM MDT Number FWP-IFB-2027-1160R Currency US Dollar
Sealed Until 10/29/2026, 2:00 PM MDT
Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 30
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Contacts Rhonda Peters Rhonda.Peters@mt.gov
Phone +1 406-444-3320
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Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 1402 Educational - Services 1401 Educational - Materials 1403 Educational - Testing 1404 Educational - Training 3216 Livestock, Fish & Game - Animal and Wildlife Surveys 3913 Professional Services - Facilitator Services
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Description The State of Montana, State Procurement Services Division, on behalf of the Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks is issuing this Invitation for Bid (IFB) for educational outreach programs. A more complete description of Scope of Work can be found in the prerequisite section. The IFB may result in multiple awards.
Bids submitted in response to this IFB must comply with the instructions and procedures presented herein.
For assistance with eMACS functionality, such as vendor registration, responding to events, contact the eMACS Help Desk, 406-444-2575, emacs@mt.gov.
Be sure to review and submit your response upon completion.
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Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid
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1. Review and accept the Single Point of Contact information.
2. Bidders must read and accept the Scope of Work for this IFB.
3.
Please review and accept the State of Montana standard terms and conditions identified herein. Bidders requesting additions or exceptions to the standard terms and conditions must submit them to the procurement officer by the Q&A deadline. The State reserves the right to address nonmaterial requests for exceptions to the standard terms and conditions and contract language with the awarded vendor during contract negotiation.
4. Please review and accept our IFB general requirements.
5. Please review and accept warranties language for services
6. Please review all question and answer entries for this solicitation by clicking on the Q&A Board and viewing each question and answer.
7. Bidders must read and accept the MOU for this IFB.
8. Review and accept the Vendor Registration information.
9. Review and accept the Montana Time Zone information.
10. Review and accept the Registration with the Secretary of State information.
11. Review and accept the Debarment information
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Buyer Attachments There are no Buyer Attachments added to this event.
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Questions Required Questions
Group 1: Business Information Instructions:
1.1 Provide your full company name, address, and phone number. In addition, list the contact(s) for your company who can answer questions regarding your submitted response. Include contact(s) name, phone number, and email address. Please use the attached document and upload your answers to this question.
Group 2: Verification of Nondiscrimination Against Firearms Entities/Trade Associations.
Instructions:
Offeror’s certification is made in compliance with and in reference to 30-20-301, MCA and the terms defined therein. If Offeror determines the provisions of 30-20-301, MCA do not apply to Offeror or the contract to be awarded under this RFP, Offeror shall submit a statement setting forth in detail the basis for such determination.
2.1
Offeror does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of any contract it is awarded under this solicitation; and b. Offeror will not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of any contract it is awarded as a result of this solicitation.
2.2 The Contractor determines the provisions of 30-20-301, MCA do not apply to the contract, the Contractor shall submit a statement setting forth in detail the basis for such determination.
2.3 Please confirm whether you are a governmental entity, are not a “company” that exists to make a profit or are a company with fewer than 10 full-time employees.
Group 3: Educational Outreach Yes/No Questions Instructions:
3.1 Are you willing to travel for work?
3.2 Are you available to work during the school year?
3.3 Do you have reliable transportation?
3.4 Are you able to follow a set curriculum?
3.5 Are you self-motivated?
3.6 Are you a willing learner?
3.7 Do you have experience in education and group management?
3.8 Are you adaptable?
3.9 Is remaining professional in a hectic situation part of your skill set?
Group 4: Additional Information and Questions Instructions:
4.1 Please address at least three of the questions in the attached document. Upload your answers to this question.
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Product Line Items Product Line Items
There are no Items added to this event.
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Service Line Items Service Line Items
1.
# Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow
Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Service Delivery
S1 $25/Hour-Standard Rate Offered by FWP 1 HR - Hour
Applicants need to enter the amount of $25 per hour. This is the standard rate offered by the agency. Bidders cannot exceed $25.00.
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