12-Passenger Vans

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS) for the procurement of three 12-passenger vans, with solicitation number MDT-311953-RP. The procurement is scheduled to be open from January 29, 2016, with a bid closing date of March 28, 2016, at 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time. Prospective vendors must provide comprehensive vehicle specifications, including detailed information about the make, model, year, chassis, gross vehicle weight, wheelbase, and vehicle length. Bidders are required to complete and upload several mandatory attachments, such as federal certifications, warranty information, and van specifications to be considered for the contract. The delivery timeline for the vans is specified as 110 days following contract award, with pricing established as F.O.B. Missoula, MT, and shipping prepaid. Potential bidders can direct any questions to Procurement Officers Richele Parkhurst or Adam Kraft, and submissions must be made through the eMACS system, with alternative submission methods permitted under specific guidelines.

The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified vendors who can meet the specified requirements, with no explicit set-aside designations mentioned. Vendors must comply with the State of Montana's standard contract terms and conditions, maintain registration with the Secretary of State, and adhere to civil rights standards. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for three vehicles, suggesting a moderate-value contract. The procurement process includes provisions for potential contract term negotiations with the lowest bidder. No incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements are explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. Interested vendors will need to demonstrate full compliance with the technical specifications, federal certifications, and contractual requirements to be considered for the award.