Cattle Video Auction Services for Montana Correctional Enterprises (MCE)

The Montana Department of Corrections is seeking a vendor to provide Cattle Video Auction Services for Montana Correctional Enterprises (MCE) through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered COR-IFB-2023-0437JN. The procurement is specifically for video auction services related to cattle, with the contract period running from June 7, 2023, to May 31, 2024. Vendors must be Montana licensed livestock dealers and will be evaluated based on their quoted commission percentage on gross auction proceeds, with the lowest percentage likely being selected as the award criterion. The solicitation requires potential bidders to review and comply with contract terms, standard conditions, and the Packers and Stockyards Act. Key deliverables include conducting video auctions for MCE cattle, with vendors expected to demonstrate expertise in livestock auctioneering and video auction technologies. The bid was opened on May 12, 2023, and will close on June 8, 2023, at 2:00 PM MDT, with Jeni Nolin serving as the primary point of contact and reachable at Jeni.Nolin2@mt.gov or +1 406-444-4939.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The commodity codes associated with this bid include Livestock Services (3210), Video Equipment & Services (0806), and Auctioneering Services (3903), suggesting a broad range of potential vendors could qualify. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation, and there are no specific details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. While a precise award value is not specified, the contract appears to be structured as an ongoing service agreement with commission-based compensation. The lack of a specified cattle quantity implies flexibility in service delivery and potential variability in transaction volumes. Interested vendors should carefully review all documentation, particularly the contract terms and standard conditions, to ensure full compliance with the solicitation requirements.