185 CFM Air Compressors

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is conducting a procurement for 10 units of 185 CFM Air Compressors through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS), with bid number MDT-312573-RP. The solicitation was released on August 23, 2017, with a bid closing date of September 12, 2017, at 3:00 PM MST. Potential bidders are required to submit questions through the eMACS Q&A Board and must provide detailed information about the brand, model, and warranty of the air compressors. The procurement specifies a delivery timeline of 120 days after award, with goods to be delivered F.O.B. Helena, Montana. Bidders must comply with the State of Montana's contract Standard Terms and Conditions, including Secretary of State's Registration requirements and nondiscrimination policies. The procurement allows for potential alternate proposals and covers commodity codes related to heavy equipment, transportation equipment, and shop equipment. The primary procurement contact is Richele Parkhurst, and payment terms are established as 0% 0, Net 30.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of providing the specified air compressors. While no incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, bidders must demonstrate compliance with state registration requirements and provide comprehensive details about their proposed equipment. The procurement allows for alternative proposals, suggesting some flexibility in meeting the technical specifications. Payment will be processed through standard net 30 terms, indicating a typical government procurement approach. No specific budget range or exact award value is explicitly stated in the available documentation, though the procurement is for 10 units of air compressors. Interested vendors must carefully review all requirements, including technical specifications, delivery conditions, and standard state contract terms to ensure full compliance with the solicitation parameters.