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

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality's Waste Management and Remediation Division has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered DEQ-IFB2021-421051 for a Crushing Event targeting the Junk Vehicle Graveyard located in Sanders County, Montana. The procurement seeks a vendor to purchase and dispose of approximately 286 junk vehicles, which may be whole, partial, or in component parts, specifically located at 61 Vinson Mill Rd in Trout Creek. The bid was released on May 18, 2021, with a closing date of June 7, 2021 at 3:00 PM MDT, and all crushing activities must be conducted directly at the county graveyards. Bidders are required to certify they have thoroughly read all attached documents, visited the site, and fully understand the contract terms. The procurement is categorized under Commodity Code 1616 for Environmental Services - Recycling, with bids structured on a total per-ton basis using a lump sum (LS) unit of measure. Evaluation criteria will likely include responsiveness, responsibility, and compliance with the stated terms and conditions.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the solicitation includes standard attachments such as General Information, Bidder Instructions, Specifications & Conditions, and a Model Contract. Payment terms are established at 0% with a net 30-day period, suggesting standard commercial payment expectations. No specific incumbent vendors or precise award values are mentioned in the documents, though the scope involves processing 286 vehicles, which implies a potentially significant recycling and disposal project. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors capable of managing vehicle crushing and recycling operations within the specified location and timeframes. Interested bidders must carefully review the attached documents, particularly the model contract provisions, and demonstrate their capability to execute the crushing event efficiently and in compliance with all specified requirements.