Broom Fillers

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of broom fillers and related sweeping equipment across eight regional locations including Missoula, Kalispell, Butte, Havre, Wolf Point, Miles City, Billings, Lewistown, Great Falls, and Glendive. The solicitation seeks various broom components including polypropylene and wire construction broom fillers, D-strip broom assemblies, rear heavy-duty double-wrap brooms, gutter brooms, main brooms, pickup brooms, center brooms, refill kits, and specialized broom fillers for Bobcat UTV attachments. Quantities for individual line items range from 1 to 400 units, with a delivery deadline of May 10, 2026. The bid solicitation opened on December 30, 2025, with a bid submission deadline of January 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM MST. Vendors must submit responses through the eMACS electronic bidding system, with technical questions to be submitted via the Q&A Board. The procurement allows some items to specify particular manufacturers such as Elgin, Tennant, Broom Bear, and Athey, while other items have more flexible brand selection. Delivery terms are F.O.B. to respective MDT locations, with payment terms of Net 30 and 0% discount for early payment.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and can register in the eMACS electronic bidding system. The procurement contact is Krystelle Baranyai, who can be reached at kbaranyai@mt.gov. While no specific award value or budget range was provided, the comprehensive list of broom components and the wide distribution across multiple regional locations suggests a potentially significant procurement. The solicitation is subject to Montana's standard contract terms and conditions, and bidders have the opportunity to request exceptions through the eMACS Q&A Board prior to the question deadline. The commodity codes indicate this procurement falls under Transportation Goods & Services, suggesting it is part of the state's ongoing infrastructure and maintenance equipment procurement strategy. No information was provided about incumbent contractors or existing technology integration requirements.