Annual Gyratory Calibration Services

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDT-314407-RP for Annual Gyratory Calibration Services, seeking comprehensive inspection and labor services for transportation-related equipment. The solicitation encompasses four specific service line items: 15 units of internal inspections, 15 units of external inspections, 1 hour of standard hourly labor rate, and 1 hour of emergency hourly labor rate. The contract's service delivery period is scheduled from February 19, 2022, to February 18, 2023, with potential for contract extension. Bidders are required to submit all questions through the eMACS Q&A Board and must adhere to standard terms and conditions, including specific insurance requirements, worker's compensation compliance, and non-discrimination policies. The bid was officially opened on November 10, 2021, at 2:00 PM MST and is set to close on December 13, 2021, at 2:00 PM MST, with Richele Parkhurst serving as the primary contact at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement uses net 30 payment terms and will be conducted in US dollars, with commodity codes associated with transportation goods, services, and electrical machinery. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned in the provided documentation, potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate capabilities in transportation-related contracted services and electrical instrument calibration. The procurement appears to be structured as a competitive bid process open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical and administrative requirements outlined in the solicitation. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the contract includes multiple service line items suggesting a flexible procurement approach that can accommodate varying service needs. Interested vendors should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with MDT's detailed specifications and requirements.