58, 000 lb. and 64, 000 lb. GVW Cab and Chassis

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and State Procurement Bureau have issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDT-IFB-2022-1263LS for the procurement of diesel-powered cab and chassis vehicles. The solicitation seeks bids for two specific product line items: 19 units of 58,000lb GVWR diesel-powered cab and chassis and 3 units of 64,000lb GVWR diesel-powered cab and chassis with a 46,000lb rear axle and suspension rating. The procurement requires vendors to provide detailed unit pricing for each vehicle type and comply with comprehensive specifications outlined in the bid documents. Key dates for this procurement include a bid release on November 16, 2021, with an open date of September 27, 2021, and a closing date of October 18, 2021, at 2:00 PM MDT. Vendors must carefully review and accept various terms and conditions, including specific requirements about fuel filter placement, battery box location, and truck frame specifications. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Lauren Spatzierath, who can be reached at Lauren.Spatzierath@mt.gov or +1 406-444-0118, and interested bidders must thoroughly examine all attached documentation.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Commodity codes associated with this procurement cover multiple vehicle categories, including heavy-duty trucks, specialized vehicles, and heavy equipment. The bid allows for alternate proposals, suggesting some flexibility in vendor submissions. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement involves 22 total vehicles across two weight classifications, which implies a significant potential contract value. The MDT appears to be seeking standard commercial vehicles with specific technical requirements, indicating this is a routine replacement or expansion of their existing fleet. No information about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements was explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. Potential bidders should be prepared to meet the technical specifications for diesel-powered cab and chassis vehicles and demonstrate compliance with all state procurement guidelines.