Compactor Tractor for Pheasant Program

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is seeking to procure a compact tractor through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered FWP-IFB-22-0135, which was opened on February 16, 2022, and is set to close on March 2, 2022, with sealed bids due by March 3, 2022. The procurement is specifically for one compact tractor to be delivered to the FWP facility located at 350 Conley Lake Rd. in Deer Lodge, Montana, with the primary objective of supporting the Pheasant Program. The solicitation falls under commodity codes for specialized vehicles, grounds maintenance equipment, and heavy equipment, and requires vendors to complete a contact information form, review line items, and provide a comprehensive cost for the tractor. Vendors must adhere to standard prerequisites, including reviewing and accepting terms and conditions, completing vendor registration, and acknowledging delivery requirements. The primary contact for this bid is Amanda Battin, who can be reached at Amanda.Battin@mt.gov or +1 406-495-3276, and payment terms are established at 0% 0, Net 30.

While the documentation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations, the procurement is focused on Pondera County and involves a specific equipment need for the FWP Pheasant Program. The solicitation does not indicate any incumbent vendors or requirements for integrating with existing infrastructure or technology. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement is for a single compact tractor with delivery to a specific FWP location. Vendors will be required to provide a comprehensive proposal that meets the detailed specifications outlined in the IFB, with the expectation of delivering a fully functional compact tractor that meets the operational needs of the Pheasant Program. The competitive bidding process suggests that multiple vendors may submit proposals, with the award likely going to the most responsive and responsible bidder that meets all technical and operational requirements.