ATV for Townsend Biologist

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is conducting a Limited Solicitation (FWP-LS-23-0047) for the procurement of a new or current year model 4x4 ATV for a biologist located in Townsend, Broadwater County. The solicitation seeks a single ATV with specific delivery requirements to 39 Centerville Rd., Townsend, MT 59644, with FOB delivery mandated. The bid process opened on September 21, 2022, with a closing deadline of October 5, 2022, at 5:00 PM MDT. Vendors must provide comprehensive specifications, detailed warranty information, and assume responsibility for shipping and handling. Key evaluation criteria include complete bid responses, adherence to standard terms and conditions, compliance with delivery requirements, and meeting warranty specifications. Potential bidders must carefully review all solicitation documents to avoid disqualification, with the commodity categorized under Vehicles - ATV/Snowmobiles & Equipment (Code 5102). The point of contact for this procurement is Amanda Battin, reachable at Amanda.Battin@mt.gov or +1 406-495-3276.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Payment terms are structured with 0% and Net 30 conditions, suggesting standard procurement protocols. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement appears to be a straightforward equipment acquisition for a specific departmental need. The solicitation does not provide a specific budget range or award value, though it is limited to a single ATV for the Townsend biologist. Vendors will be required to acknowledge and comply with federal terms, standard delivery requirements, and provide comprehensive warranty information. The procurement appears designed to secure a specialized vehicle for field research or wildlife management purposes, with a focus on precise specifications and vendor accountability.