Cab and Chassis

The State of Montana, specifically the Department of Corrections for the Montana State Prison located in Deer Lodge, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered COR-IFB-2024-0462AB for the procurement of one cab and chassis. The solicitation seeks either a Freightliner M2 106 or International MV Series vehicle, with specific FOB delivery requirements to the prison's address at 400 Conley Lake Rd., Deer Lodge, MT 59722. The bid was opened on August 17, 2023, and is set to close on September 14, 2023, at 2:00 PM MDT, with a mandatory delivery timeframe of 30 days following the award date. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation including contact information, vehicle cost, delivery acknowledgment, and vehicle warranty. The primary procurement contact is Amanda Battin, reachable at Amanda.Battin2@mt.gov or +1 406-444-9665, and the solicitation is being conducted through the electronic Montana Acquisition and Contracting System (eMACS). The commodity is classified under code 5105 for Vehicles - Cars, Trucks, & Vans, with specified payment terms of 0% 0, Net 30.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Vendors must complete prerequisite steps including reviewing and accepting various informational items related to delivery requirements, vendor registration, and debarment details. While no specific budget range is provided in the documentation, the procurement is for a single vehicle with standard payment terms. The bid does not indicate any incumbent vendors or require integration with existing infrastructure. Potential bidders will need to comply with standard state procurement requirements, provide a comprehensive bid package, and meet the technical specifications for the cab and chassis. The procurement appears to be a straightforward vehicle acquisition for the Montana State Prison, with standard competitive bidding protocols applicable to state government vehicle purchases.