Crew Cab 3/4 Ton Pickup

Montana State University is seeking bids for one 3/4 ton crew cab pickup truck through a competitive Invitation for Bid (IFB) process managed by the State Procurement Services Division. The procurement is identified by IFB number MSU-IFB-2025-0697EH and uses commodity code 5105 for Vehicles - Cars, Trucks, & Vans. Specific requirements include a new, unused vehicle with less than 300 miles at delivery, and the bid price must remain valid for the entire 2025 Model Year production period. For vehicles under 8,600 lbs gross vehicle weight (GVW), awards will be determined using an EPA Life Cycle Costing formula that calculates fuel costs over 100,000 miles, in addition to the base bid price. The solicitation opens on March 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM MST and closes on March 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT, with bids remaining sealed until the closing time. Potential bidders must provide CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) ratings for vehicles under 8,600 lbs GVW, and the procurement contact is Elena Halsan, who can be reached at Elena.Halsan3@mt.gov or +1 406-444-0169.

The bid documents indicate that vendors may extend pricing to other political subdivisions within Montana at their discretion, with additional freight charges applied for deliveries to alternative locations. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types are mentioned, the procurement appears open to vehicle manufacturers and authorized dealerships capable of meeting the technical specifications. There are no details provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range or award value, though it is clearly for a single 3/4 ton pickup truck. Bidders should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with the technical requirements, provide comprehensive pricing, and include necessary documentation such as CAFE ratings to be considered for award.