315824 Intent To Sole Source.docx
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This document is an Intent to Sole Source notice issued by the Montana Department of Transportation, State Procurement Bureau, regarding the procurement of Tow Plow TP26 equipment. The Department is considering awarding a sole source contract to Viking Cives Midwest Inc., as they are the only known manufacturer of this type of snow removal equipment. The State is accepting written comments from potential vendors who believe they can provide an equivalent product and services until November 22, 2024. A determination will then be made whether to proceed with the sole source award or to issue a competitive solicitation.
The notice provides details on the justification for the sole source procurement, which is based on the lack of other manufacturers capable of providing the required equipment. The State has conducted market research, including discussions with other states, to verify the sole source status of this procurement. Vendors interested in providing an equivalent product are invited to submit a detailed description of their offering for consideration.
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2701 Prospect ▪ PO Box 201001 Helena, MT 59620-1001
Christopher Dorrington, Director
DATE: November 8, 2024
To All Interested Vendors:
The Department of Administration, State Procurement Bureau, is considering a request from the Department of Transportation, to award a Sole Source contract to Viking Cives Midwest Inc. for Tow Plow TP26.
The determination of this Sole Source purchase is based on the following requirements:
Currently there are no other manufacturers that makes a tow plow designed for snow removal.
The Tow Plow TP26 is only made by Viking-Cives Midwest, Inc. at this time.
Determination of this procurement being a Sole Source was made through discussion with other States that have purchased Tow Plows as well as talking with the manufacturer.
1. Viking Cives is the only manufacturer of this type of equipment.
The State of Montana, Department of Transportation Procurement Services Section will accept written comments from potential vendors who believe they have the ability to provide an equivalent product and services, meeting all of the requirements listed above. This is not a request for competitive proposals. Vendors interested in providing this product to the State of Montana are invited to provide a detailed description of their product. Written comments must be received by 2:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, November 22, 2024. Responses to this notice must be submitted within the eMACS procurement system. Questions can be submitted on the Q&A board in eMACS or directed to:
Single Point of Contact
Patrick Navarro, Procurement Services Section
A determination by the State not to compete this proposed purchase based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the State. If evidence presented reveals that more than one source is available to provide the product/services, the State may issue a competitive solicitation. If no evidence is presented in the timeframe specified, the State may proceed to award a contract to Viking Cives Midwest Inc.
Thank you for your interest.
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| Administration Division | |
| Phone: | (406) 444–6030 |
Fax: (406) 444-5411
| An Equal Opportunity Employer |
| TTY: (800) 335–7592 |
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