Crafco Patcher II Double Boiler Type Mixer & Material Handler

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS) for the procurement of a Crafco Patcher II Double Boiler Type Mixer & Material Handler, specifically targeting transportation-related equipment for highway maintenance. The solicitation, identified as MDT-312174-MD, seeks to provide and deliver a new, unused equipment unit F.O.B. to MDT-Helena, MT, with a focus on asphalt mix materials and highway maintenance equipment. The bid opened on August 5, 2016, at 3:00 PM MST and is set to close on August 19, 2016, at 3:00 PM MST, with a sealed bid period ending at the same time. The primary contact for this bid is Michael Doherty, who can be reached at midoherty@mt.gov or by phone at +1 (406) 444-9282. The procurement covers commodity codes 5037 (Transportation Equipment), 5003 (Asphalt Mix Materials), and 5017 (Highway Maintenance), indicating a specific need for specialized road maintenance equipment. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, with net 30 days, and transactions will be conducted in US Dollars.

While the provided documentation does not explicitly detail set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, the solicitation appears to be a standard procurement opportunity open to qualified vendors. The contract is specifically for Cascade County and the Montana Department of Transportation, suggesting a localized procurement process. No information about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration is present in the available documents. The bid does not specify a precise award value or budget range, though it is clearly focused on acquiring a specific piece of road maintenance equipment. Potential bidders would need to submit a comprehensive proposal demonstrating their ability to provide the Crafco Patcher II Double Boiler Type Mixer & Material Handler that meets the specifications outlined in the IFB. Interested vendors should carefully review the full solicitation document and prepare their responses accordingly, ensuring compliance with all technical and administrative requirements specified in the procurement notice.