Annual Crane, Lift and Hoist Inspections

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDT-313559-RP for Annual Crane, Lift and Hoist Inspections, targeting compliance with current OSHA requirements. The procurement is structured as a single line item lump sum service for completing comprehensive annual inspections of cranes, lifts, and hoists across the department's facilities. The solicitation was opened on January 31, 2020, with a closing date of February 19, 2020, and a requested delivery date of June 1, 2020. Bidders are required to submit proposals through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS) and must comply with multiple prerequisites, including standard terms and conditions, insurance requirements, worker's compensation, and nondiscrimination policies. Key commodity codes for this procurement include Vehicles - Shop Equipment (5117), Safety - Equipment (4301), and Safety - Services (4303). Potential bidders must also complete a Dark Money Declaration form as part of the state's Executive Order No. 15-2018 on Disclosure of Dark Money Spending. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Richele Parkhurst, who can be reached at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-657-0274 for any questions or clarifications.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. Payment terms are established as Net 30, and the bid will be evaluated using US Dollars. While no specific budget range is detailed in the available documentation, the procurement is structured as a lump sum service covering all costs associated with performing the annual inspections. The solicitation is specifically targeted at Cascade County within the state of Montana, with the final destination for deliverables being Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks in Helena, MT 59602. No information about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure is provided in the available documentation. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in conducting safety inspections of industrial lifting equipment, with a clear understanding of current OSHA compliance requirements. The procurement appears designed to ensure ongoing safety and operational readiness of the department's lifting and material handling equipment through systematic annual inspections.