Dillon Readiness Center Mowing Services

The State of Montana Department of Military Affairs, specifically the Construction and Facility Management Office (CFMO), is seeking a contractor to provide mowing services for the Dillon Readiness Center located in Dillon, Montana. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for comprehensive grounds maintenance services, which includes both irrigated lawn and non-irrigated field mowing. The contract will span from July 1, 2023, to March 31, 2026, with specific mowing event requirements for each contract period. In the first year, the contractor will be responsible for up to 15 irrigated mowing events and 3 non-irrigated field mowing events between July 1 and October 15. Subsequent years (years 2 and 3) will require up to 30 irrigated mowing events annually and 6 non-irrigated field mowing events per year. The solicitation uses commodity code 2503 for Grounds Maintenance Services and requires bidders to submit an all-inclusive cost per mowing event. The bid opens on May 15, 2023, at 2:00 PM MDT and closes on June 5, 2023, at 2:00 PM MDT, with questions to be submitted through the eMACS system's Q&A board.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to complete a "Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services Representation" form, provide a contract liaison contact, and submit their Federal Tax ID. The State reserves the right to negotiate with the lowest bidder on non-material contract language exceptions. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, Net 30, with all bids to be submitted in US Dollars. While the specific budget range is not detailed in the provided documentation, vendors are encouraged to review all prerequisites, including standard terms and conditions, and submit any proposed modifications by the closing deadline. The contract will be managed through the eMACS system, and bidders should carefully review all documentation to ensure compliance with the solicitation requirements. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure that might require integration with the mowing services.