Bus Maintenance

Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) is soliciting bids for the procurement of a 4x4 ATV, with specific requirements for a newer or current year model. The procurement is associated with Gallatin County, Montana, and requires FOB delivery to Bozeman within 180 days of contract award. While the primary specification focuses on the ATV procurement, the attached documents reveal additional context through a prevailing wage rates document and a bus maintenance invitation for bid. The procurement appears to be a straightforward equipment acquisition with clear delivery expectations. The bid was posted on December 1, 2022, with a response deadline of December 19, 2022. Bidders must comply with Montana's prevailing wage regulations, which mandate minimum wage rates for public works contracts exceeding $25,000 and include provisions for wage increases and employment preferences for Montana residents.

The procurement documents do not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. No incumbent vendors are identified in the available materials, and there are no clear indications of budget ranges or award values for the ATV procurement. The attached prevailing wage document suggests potential requirements for local employment and apprenticeship program participation, which could indirectly influence vendor selection. The wage rates document indicates geographical variations in compensation across four Montana districts, which may impact vendor costs and bidding strategies. While the documents reference both an ATV procurement and bus maintenance services, the primary focus appears to be the ATV acquisition for Fish, Wildlife and Parks, with standard procurement protocols typical of state and local government contracting processes.