12-Passenger ADA Buses

The Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for 12-Passenger ADA Cutaway Buses, seeking to procure a total of 10 buses for distribution across eight different organizations in the state. The procurement targets specific entities including AWARE, Liberty Place, Lincoln County Transit, Quality Life Concepts, Ravali County COA, Pondera County, Butte Silver Bow Transit, and Missoula Developmental Services Corp. Each organization will receive one bus, with Lincoln County Transit and Quality Life Concepts receiving two buses each. The buses will be delivered F.O.B. to various Montana locations including Butte, Whitehall, Libby, Great Falls, Hamilton, Shelby, and Missoula, with shipping prepaid. The solicitation requires detailed vehicle specifications, including make, model, year, body type, ceiling height, chassis details, number of ambulatory seats, wheelchair tie-downs, and lift/ramp specifications. Bidders must complete multiple forms, including a Warranty Information attachment, Client Reference Form, and Federal Certifications. The bid was opened on 1/22/2016 and closed on 3/15/2016, with a requested delivery timeline of 140 days after award.

The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified vendors who can meet the specific technical and compliance requirements for ADA-compliant passenger buses. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the available documentation, the procurement focuses on supporting various nonprofit and transit organizations across Montana. The bid encompasses multiple commodity codes related to transportation vehicles, specifically for mass transportation, specialized vehicles, and urban mass transportation vehicles. Although the exact budget range is not specified in the provided documents, the procurement involves 10 buses distributed across multiple organizations, suggesting a significant investment in accessible transportation infrastructure. The comprehensive specifications and required documentation indicate a rigorous selection process that will prioritize vendors capable of meeting the detailed technical and operational requirements for ADA-compliant passenger transportation vehicles.