Notice of Intent to Participate_Digger Derricks Bucket trucks utility equipment.docx

This is a Notice of Intent to Participate issued by the State of Montana regarding evaluation of a Master Contract managed by Sourcewell for digger derricks, bucket trucks, and utility equipment. The procurement covers heavy equipment vehicles, grounds maintenance equipment, and transportation equipment identified by commodity codes 5108, 2501, and 5037. Vendors must submit responses through eMACS for solicitation number SPB-IntoPA-2026-0596DL, with an Intent to Participate deadline of December 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM MST. The solicitation opened on December 3, 2025, at 8:00 AM MST. The original Master Contract was established through RFP# 110421-ALT. No specific award values, item quantities, site visits, bidder conferences, or contract term details are explicitly stated in the available documentation.

The cooperative purchasing agreement structure allows for potential significant procurement volumes across multiple state agencies and potentially local government entities, with multiple vendors potentially selected to provide equipment. No specific set-aside designations are mentioned in the available documentation. The state will evaluate whether participation in the contract portfolio serves Montana's best interests based on factors including pricing, equipment specifications, vendor capabilities, and overall value. The cooperative approach is designed to reduce administrative overhead and achieve more favorable pricing through aggregated purchasing power. Dax Lilly (dax.lilly2@mt.gov) serves as the primary contact for vendor inquiries. The determination to participate is solely within the state's discretion and will be based on responses and evidence presented by interested vendors.