7-Passenger Minivan Multi-Year Master Contract

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a 7-Passenger Minivan Multi-Year Master Contract, designated under bid number MDT-312648-RP. The procurement seeks to establish a multi-year agreement for acquiring 7-passenger minivans through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS). Potential vendors must submit bids electronically through the eMACS platform, with a bid closing deadline of January 11, 2018, at 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time. The contract covers multiple commodity codes related to specialized vehicles, mass transportation services, and transportation goods, specifically focusing on cars, trucks, vans, and urban mass transportation vehicles. Bidders are required to submit any questions through the eMACS Q&A Board and must carefully follow vendor registration and bid submission procedures outlined in the eMACS Handbooks. The primary contact for this procurement is Richele Parkhurst, reachable at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-657-0274, while vendors seeking approved equivalent or exception requests should contact Adam Kraft at akraft@mt.gov or (406) 444-6120.

Payment terms for the contract are established at 0% 0, Net 30, indicating standard net 30-day payment conditions. While the solicitation documents do not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, vendors are expected to comply with standard state procurement regulations. The contract appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of providing 7-passenger minivans that meet the specified requirements. No incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements are detailed in the available documentation. Though a precise award value is not specified, the multi-year master contract structure suggests potential for significant procurement volume across the state's transportation needs. Interested vendors must ensure complete certification and submission of their bid response, paying close attention to the detailed instructions provided in the eMACS Handbooks available on the Vendor Resources website.