Annual Equipment Shop Automotive Lift Inspections

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking bids for Annual Automotive Lift Inspections at seventeen equipment shop locations across the state. The procurement involves comprehensive lift inspections that must comply with current ANSI requirements, to be completed by June 1, 2021. Contractors are required to provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals to conduct thorough inspections during MDT Equipment Shop hours of 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. MDT/MST. The bid will be submitted through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS), with the solicitation released on February 22, 2021, and bids due by March 9, 2021, at 2:00 PM MST. Potential bidders must be prepared to meet specific requirements including state registration, insurance documentation, worker's compensation compliance, and adherence to non-discrimination policies. The contract is structured as a lump sum cost covering all required inspections, with the primary contact for the bid being Michael Doherty, reachable at midoherty@mt.gov or +1 406-444-9282.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting respondents based on enterprise status. The commodity codes associated with this contract are 5117 (Vehicles - Shop Equipment) and 4303 (Safety - Services), which may influence potential bidder qualifications. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, Net 30, suggesting standard government payment protocols. While no incumbent vendor information is provided, the contract seems to be focused on routine safety inspections across MDT's equipment shop network. The bid documents do not specify a precise budget range or total contract value, but the scope involves seventeen separate locations, which implies a comprehensive and potentially substantial engagement. Interested contractors should carefully review all documentation and ensure complete compliance with the specified requirements to be considered for the automotive lift inspection contract.