5-Ton Single Girder Top Running Crane - Wolf Point, MT

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking bids for the procurement and installation of a 5-Ton Single Girder Top Running Crane to be located in Wolf Point, Montana. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) requires a total lump sum delivery within 90 days after award, with the contractor responsible for providing all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals to complete the crane installation. The solicitation was released on September 21, 2020, with a bid closing date of October 7, 2020, at 2:00 PM MDT. Potential bidders must complete a mandatory pre-bid site inspection and register in the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS). The commodity code for this procurement is 0515 for Building & Construction Services, and bidders must comply with prevailing wage standards, worker's compensation requirements, and dark money disclosure regulations. Interested vendors can submit questions through the system's Q&A Board and must be prepared to provide detailed specifications and meet various administrative and legal standards.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The contact for the bid is Michael Doherty, who can be reached at midoherty@mt.gov or +1 406-444-9282. While the exact budget range is not specified, the procurement is structured as a total lump sum cost with payment terms of 0% 0, Net 30. Bidders will need to complete various declaration and disclosure forms as part of their submission. The project requires comprehensive crane installation services, including all necessary equipment and labor to fully implement the 5-Ton Single Girder Top Running Crane at the Wolf Point location. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with state registration requirements and be prepared to meet the technical and administrative specifications outlined in the bidding documents. The procurement appears to be open to qualified contractors with the necessary expertise in crane installation and construction services.