5-Passenger Mini-Conversion Vans Multi-Year Master Contract

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS) for a 5-Passenger Mini-Conversion Vans Multi-Year Master Contract, solicitation number MDT-312338-RP. The procurement seeks to acquire specialized transportation vehicles specifically targeting 5-passenger mini-conversion vans for state use. The bid was released on March 15, 2017, with a firm closing date of April 6, 2017, at 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time. Potential bidders are required to submit all questions through the designated Q&A Board and direct any approved equivalent or exception requests to Adam Kraft via email or phone. The solicitation covers multiple commodity codes related to specialized vehicles and mass transportation services, with specific technical specifications and requirements for the mini-conversion vans. Bidders must use the electronic bidding platform for submission and comply with all certification requirements outlined in the documentation.

The solicitation documents do not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. Payment terms are structured with 0% down and Net 30 conditions, suggesting standard commercial procurement practices. The primary contact for the bid is Richele Parkhurst, and technical bidding assistance is available through the eMACS help desk. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided summary, the multi-year master contract structure implies potential for ongoing procurement of these specialized vehicles. Interested vendors must carefully review all technical specifications and submission guidelines to ensure compliance with MDT's procurement requirements. The electronic bidding platform will serve as the primary mechanism for bid submission, emphasizing a digital, streamlined procurement process.