City of Missoula CMAQ Equipment

The Montana Department of Transportation, on behalf of the City of Missoula, is soliciting bids for the procurement of two sweepers through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDT-IFB-2024-1806R. The procurement is specifically targeting heavy equipment and specialized vehicles for municipal street maintenance. Bidders must submit comprehensive company information, provide detailed sweeper specifications, and upload descriptive literature demonstrating product compliance with the bid requirements. The solicitation is open from March 29, 2024, and will close on April 29, 2024, at 2:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time. Key submission requirements include certification of nondiscrimination practices, adherence to standard and federal terms and conditions, and compliance with specific state regulations. Potential vendors must carefully review all documentation and be prepared to meet the technical specifications for the sweepers. The primary contact for this procurement is Rhonda Peters, who can be reached at Rhonda.Peters@mt.gov or +1 406-444-3320 for any clarification or questions.

The procurement appears to have specific certification requirements, including a notable provision related to nondiscrimination against firearm entities or trade associations as outlined in Montana Code Annotated 30-20-301. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their ability to meet all technical and regulatory requirements. The payment terms are structured as Net 30, with transactions conducted in US Dollars. Although the specific budget range is not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement is for two sweepers, suggesting a significant municipal equipment investment. The solicitation does not indicate any incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements, but bidders should be prepared to provide comprehensive product information and ensure full compliance with all specified technical and regulatory standards. The procurement appears to be funded through standard municipal procurement channels, with the intent of enhancing the City of Missoula's street maintenance capabilities.