Direct Haul of Junk Vehicles to Recycling Center for Bighorn County, Montana

Big Horn County, Montana is seeking a contractor for the direct haul of junk vehicles to a recycling center through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (MACS). The procurement opportunity, identified as DEQ-IFB2020-421002, requires a qualified vendor to transport junk vehicles directly to a licensed motor vehicle recycling facility for crushing and disposal. Bidders must submit a percentage-based bid tied to the national scrap metal price of #2 bundles as quoted by the American Metals Market (AMM) for Seattle/Portland, with pricing to be quoted in gross tons and adjusted to net tons. The solicitation opened on May 15, 2020, with bids due by June 1, 2020 at 3:00 PM MDT. Evaluation criteria include compliance with the Model Contract, understanding of responsive and responsible bidding criteria, and submission of the highest bid percentage. Contractors must certify their comprehension of the contract requirements and demonstrate the ability to directly haul vehicles without involving junk vehicle graveyards.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The document does not list any incumbent vendors or provide specific details about existing infrastructure requirements. While the exact award value is not specified, the bidding process is structured to maximize return by selecting the contractor offering the highest percentage bid based on current scrap metal market prices. The contract includes payment terms of Net 30, suggesting a standard payment timeline for the selected vendor. Potential bidders will need to demonstrate capability in vehicle transportation, recycling facility coordination, and compliance with state procurement regulations. The opportunity appears to be open to qualified transportation and recycling contractors who can meet the specified technical and procedural requirements outlined in the solicitation.