7-Passenger Minivans Multi-Year Master Contract

The State of Montana, through the Department of Administration and on behalf of the Montana University System, is seeking a multi-year master contract for 7-Passenger Minivans via a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The solicitation, identified as Bid Number MDT-312339-RP, was open from March 15, 2017, at 5:00 PM MST to April 6, 2017, at 3:00 PM MST, with the primary objective of procuring specialized transportation vehicles. Potential bidders were required to submit all questions through the Q&A Board and direct any approved equivalent or exception requests to Adam Kraft via email or phone. The contract encompasses multiple commodity codes related to vehicles and transportation services, including specialized vehicles, mass transportation services, and urban mass transportation vehicles. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, with Net 30 conditions, and bidders were instructed to use the eMACS (Montana Acquisition & Contracting System) platform for submission. The primary contact for the bid is Richele Parkhurst, reachable at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 (406) 657-0274, with technical assistance available through the eMACS help desk at emacs@mt.gov or (406) 444-2575.

While the document does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder qualifications, it appears to be an open competitive procurement accessible to vehicle manufacturers and dealers capable of supplying 7-passenger minivans. The multi-year master contract suggests potential for significant procurement volume across the Montana University System, though specific award values or budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation. Bidders were expected to demonstrate capability in providing transportation vehicles that meet the specified commodity codes and technical requirements. The use of the eMACS platform indicates a structured, transparent procurement process with clear communication channels for potential vendors. Technical and responsive bidders able to meet the specified vehicle requirements and comply with the submission guidelines would likely be considered favorably in the evaluation process.