5-Ton Single Girder Top Running Crane Havre

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking to procure a 5-ton single girder top running bridge crane for its Havre Welding Shop, with a comprehensive solicitation released on October 31, 2023, and bid closing on November 20, 2023, at 2:00 PM MST. The procurement, identified by solicitation number MDT-315414-RP, requires a complete crane system with specific technical specifications, including a 10,000-pound capacity CMAA Class 'C' crane, wireless remote system, rigid 'C' track with flat cable festoon system, and an overload protection device. Deliverables include the crane equipment, a 40lb runway rail system, 110-amp runway electrification system, current repair and parts manuals, two operator's manuals, and comprehensive on-site installation and training for Havre Equipment Shop personnel. Bidders must submit responses through the eMACS system and provide manufacturers' literature, detailed crane specifications, warranty information, and delivery dates. Evaluation will likely focus on technical compliance, manufacturer credentials, installation capabilities, and meeting the detailed specifications outlined in the 5-Ton Single Girder Top Running Crane Specifications document.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry and comply with state nondiscrimination policies, including provisions related to firearms entities. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement requires full integration with the existing MDT Havre Welding Shop infrastructure, as detailed in the accompanying architectural and engineering drawings. Contractors must adhere to prevailing wage rates published by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, which include mandatory 3% wage increases every 12 months and specific requirements for construction trades. Although a precise budget range is not specified in the documents, the comprehensive nature of the procurement—including equipment, delivery, and installation—suggests a significant investment. The project includes installation during shop hours of 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, with specific completion details to be discussed at a pre-award meeting, indicating flexibility in the final implementation timeline.