Cab and Chassis

The State of Montana, specifically the Department of Corrections, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of a cab and chassis for the Montana State Prison located in Deer Lodge, MT. The solicitation, identified as COR-IFB-2024-0477AB, is seeking one (1) Freightliner M2 106 cab and chassis or an equivalent International MV Series vehicle. Bids must be submitted by October 4, 2023, at 2:00 PM MDT, with a requested delivery timeline of 30 days post-award. The procurement requires FOB delivery to 400 Conley Lake Rd., Deer Lodge, MT 59722, and vendors must provide standard documentation including contact information, vehicle cost, warranty details, and certification of compliance with House Bill 356. Potential bidders can contact Amanda Battin at Amanda.Battin2@mt.gov or +1 406-444-9665 for additional information, and the procurement is classified under commodity code 5105 for Vehicles - Cars, Trucks, & Vans.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Standard payment terms are Net 30, and the currency for the transaction is US Dollars. Vendors must certify that they do not discriminate against firearm entities or trade associations as part of their bid submission. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, the procurement appears to be a standard vehicle replacement for the Montana State Prison's fleet. The exact budget range is not specified in the provided documents, but interested vendors should be prepared to provide a comprehensive quote for the specified cab and chassis with all associated delivery and compliance requirements. The procurement is focused on Pondera County, with the ultimate delivery destination being the Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge.