Crushing Event for the Junk Vehicle Graveyard in Madison County, Montana

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Motor Vehicle Recycling and Disposal Program is soliciting bids for a crushing event at the junk vehicle graveyard in Madison County, specifically located at the Alder Container Site in Alder. The procurement seeks bidders to purchase and dispose of 151 junk vehicles, which may be whole, partial, or in component parts. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) with number DEQ-IFB2022-422025 is categorized under commodity code 1616 for Environmental Services - Recycling. Bidders must certify they have read all attachments, visited the county graveyard, and inspected its contents to fully understand contract terms. The bid will be evaluated on a per-ton basis, with bidders required to submit a lump sum total bid. The solicitation opens on 5/25/2022 at 9:00 AM MDT and closes on 6/10/2022 at 3:00 PM MDT, with Vicki Woodrow serving as the primary contact at VWoodrow@mt.gov or +1 406-444-3101. Potential bidders must demonstrate their ability to enter the bid and understand responsive and responsible contract award criteria.

The procurement does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for specific enterprise types. Payment terms are established at 0% with a net 30-day period, and bidders must accept the terms outlined in the model contract. While no incumbent vendors are listed, the contract appears to be a straightforward vehicle disposal and recycling opportunity. The solicitation does not provide a specific budget range or precise award value, instead focusing on a per-ton pricing model for the 151 vehicles at the Alder Container Site. Interested vendors must demonstrate technical capability to process and dispose of junk vehicles, with the expectation of complete removal and appropriate recycling of the vehicle materials. The procurement seems open to qualified vendors with appropriate recycling and vehicle disposal capabilities, without apparent limitations on company size or type.