27-Passenger Cutaway Buses

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking bids for a multi-year contract to procure 27-passenger medium-duty ADA cutaway buses through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with the bid number MDT-314712-KM. The procurement is specifically for mass transportation vehicles that meet comprehensive specifications including make, model, year, body type, chassis details, seating configuration, and accessibility features. Bidders must submit extensive documentation, including Federal Certifications, STURAA test results, and client reference forms, while also providing detailed pricing for vehicle options and complying with Buy America requirements. The solicitation was opened on May 11, 2022, and will close on June 22, 2022, with all bid submissions to be processed through the state's electronic bidding system, eMACS. Potential vendors must use specific commodity codes related to mass transportation vehicles, including 5113, 5005, 5118, and 5121, and are encouraged to submit any questions through the designated Q&A Board prior to the submission deadline.

While the documentation does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements, the procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and compliance standards. The bid does not list incumbent vendors or specify existing infrastructure integration requirements. Potential bidders should note that this is a contract for establishing pricing, with actual bus orders to be made via subsequent purchase orders under the agreement. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement is for multiple 27-passenger cutaway buses, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. Vendors interested in responding must carefully review all technical specifications, ensure complete compliance with federal transportation regulations, and prepare comprehensive bid packages that demonstrate their ability to provide high-quality, ADA-compliant transportation vehicles.