12-Passenger Non-ADA Extended Vans

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking to procure three 12-passenger extended vans through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) released on April 21, 2021, with a bid closing date of June 2, 2021, at 2:00 PM MDT. The procurement specifically calls for two 2-wheel drive (2WD) and one all-wheel drive (AWD) extended van configurations, with all prices set F.O.B. Helena, MT, and destination and shipping prepaid. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including Federal Certifications, Altoona Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act (STURAA) tests, and Buy America documents. The solicitation requires compliance with multiple prerequisites, such as Single Point of Contact requirements, Standard Terms and Conditions, and various federal funding and non-discrimination guidelines. Potential bidders are instructed to submit questions through the eMACS Q&A Board and can seek assistance from the eMACS Help Desk, with the primary contact being Richele Parkhurst, reachable at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243.

A unique aspect of this procurement is the specific qualification requirement that only logging contractors certified as "Accredited Logging Professionals" through the Montana Logging Association are eligible to bid on the contract. The procurement uses commodity codes 5113 (Vehicles - Mass Transportation) and 5121 (Vehicles - Urban Mass Transportation Vehicles), with payment terms set at 0% 0, Net 30. While the specific budget range is not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the solicitation suggests a focused procurement for specialized transportation vehicles. Bidders must be prepared to provide signed Federal Certifications and may face disqualification for non-compliance. The procurement appears to be funded through federal mechanisms, as evidenced by the extensive documentation requirements and compliance guidelines. Potential vendors should carefully review all submission requirements and ensure they meet the stringent qualifications before attempting to bid on this contract.