12-Passenger Vans

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) MDT-311909-RP for the procurement of three 12-passenger vans through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS). The solicitation seeks detailed vehicle specifications, requiring bidders to provide comprehensive information about the make, model, year, chassis specifications, gross vehicle weight (GVW), wheelbase, and vehicle length. Bid responses are due on January 28, 2016, at 3:00 PM MST, with bids opening on December 18, 2015, at 5:00 PM MST. The procurement contacts for this opportunity are Richele Parkhurst and Adam Kraft from the Montana state government. Bidders must thoroughly review and comply with standard contract terms, federal certifications, and warranty information, and complete the 12-Passenger Van Specifications attachment. Failure to submit required documentation may result in disqualification, and the state reserves the right to negotiate contract terms with the lowest bidder. The requested delivery timeframe is 110 days after award, with all prices F.O.B. Missoula, MT, destination and shipping prepaid.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, Net 30, and the procurement utilizes multiple commodity codes related to specialized and mass transportation vehicles. While no incumbent vendors are directly identified in the available documentation, the bid appears open to qualified vehicle manufacturers and dealers capable of meeting the detailed specifications. The procurement does not specify a precise budget range or award value, though it involves the purchase of three 12-passenger vans. The bid documents indicate that all prices are to be submitted F.O.B. Missoula, suggesting potential local delivery and installation requirements. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete solicitation documentation to ensure full compliance with all technical specifications and administrative requirements set forth by the Montana Department of Transportation.