Body Trailer

The Montana Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking to procure a Body Trailer through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation numbered JUS-IFB-2021-0092LS. The primary procurement includes one body trailer, with optional additional equipment consisting of 12 body trays and a minimum 7000W generator. This procurement was initiated on July 28, 2020, with bid submissions due by August 18, 2020, through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS). Bidders are required to submit sealed bids and upload manufacturer's literature as part of their proposal. The solicitation covers multiple commodity codes, including transportation equipment, vehicles, trailers, and health-related supplies. Potential vendors must review and accept the State of Montana's Standard Terms and Conditions, with contact for questions being Lauren Spatzierath, reachable at Lauren.Spatzierath@mt.gov or +1 406-444-0118. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, with a Net 30 arrangement, and all transactions will be conducted in US Dollars.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types, suggesting the procurement is open to a broad range of qualified vendors. While no incumbent vendors are listed in the provided documentation, bidders will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the specified equipment requirements and compliance with procurement terms. The document allows vendors to provide unit pricing and delivery dates for the trailer and optional equipment, indicating flexibility in vendor proposals. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, interested vendors should be prepared to provide competitive pricing for the body trailer and optional equipment. The procurement process will likely involve a comprehensive review of submitted bids, with emphasis on meeting technical specifications, delivery capabilities, and overall value proposition for the Montana Department of Justice.