Buses for MSU - Bozeman

Montana State University - Bozeman is seeking to procure two new and two used non-CDL buses with a 13+2 or 12+2 passenger capacity for student transportation through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MSU-IFB-2024-0620. The procurement is specific to Gallatin County and requires vendors to submit comprehensive documentation proving compliance with detailed specifications. Bidders must complete Attachment A for each bus they are offering and provide a current W-9 form, company contact information, and documentation substantiating their bid meets all requirements. The bid solicitation was released on March 22, 2024, with a firm bid closing deadline of April 4, 2024, at 4:00 PM MDT. Vendors are expected to deliver all buses within 90 days after the contract award, and must use the provided bid forms while detailing exact compliance with specifications or explaining any proposed alternative equipment.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must affirm they do not discriminate against firearm entities or trade associations, which represents a notable contractual condition. Payment terms are established at 0% with a net 30-day period, suggesting standard commercial payment expectations. The university's procurement contact is Tod Davis, who can be reached at tod.davis@montana.edu or +1 406-994-5503 for any bidder inquiries. While no specific budget range is indicated in the documentation, the procurement involves four buses (two new, two used), which implies a potentially significant investment for the university's transportation infrastructure. The solicitation allows flexibility by permitting both new and used buses, with each bus treated as a separate line item in the bidding process.