Backhoe Attachment

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks initiated a limited solicitation (bid number FWP-LimtSol-2020-0069-1) for the procurement of a backhoe attachment and bucket to be delivered to their Parks Division in Kalispell, MT. The solicitation was opened on December 11, 2019, with a closing date of January 6, 2020, and a requested delivery date of April 1, 2020. Vendors were required to submit a completed Contractor Information form, specification sheet, manufacturers literature with pictures, and comprehensive warranty information for the backhoe attachment and bucket. The procurement covered Gallatin County and Judith Gap City jurisdictions, with the solicitation conducted through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (MACS). Key requirements included accepting standard terms and conditions, agreeing to an all-or-none award condition, and adhering to specific technical specifications for the equipment. The primary point of contact was Kari Shinn, reachable at +1 406-495-3249, who managed the bidding process and vendor communications.

The solicitation did not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The bid was ultimately awarded to RDO Equipment Company for $16,444.00, with payment terms set at 0% 0, Net 30. The commodity was classified under code 5111 for Vehicles - Implement, Agriculture, & Accessories. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements for integration. The procurement process was open to qualified vendors able to meet the technical specifications and delivery requirements. The total contract value was $16,444.00, representing the full cost of the backhoe attachment and bucket to be delivered to the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Parks Division in Kalispell.