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

The state of Montana, specifically through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (MACS), is seeking a contractor for direct haul of junk vehicles to a recycling center in Hill County. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with solicitation number DEQ-IFB-2020-421004, which was opened on May 15, 2020, at 4:00 PM MDT and will close on June 1, 2020, at 3:00 PM MDT. The primary objective is to transport junk vehicles directly to a licensed motor vehicle recycling facility for crushing and disposal, specifically avoiding involvement of vehicle graveyards in the process. Bidders are required to submit a percentage-based bid using the national scrap metal price of #2 bundles as quoted by the American Metals Market (AMM) for the Seattle/Portland region, with prices quoted in gross tons and adjusted to net tons. The state will select the conforming bid that proposes the highest bid percentage. Bidders must certify understanding of various requirements, including legal ability to enter the bid, comprehension of responsive and responsible bidding criteria, and compliance with the draft model contract terms. The primary contact for this bid is Vicki Woodrow, reachable at VWoodrow@mt.gov or +1 406-444-3128.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, bidders must meet standard legal and operational qualifications for vehicle hauling and recycling services. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, Net 30, with the commodity code 1616 for Environmental Services - Recycling. The solicitation does not provide a specific budget range or award value, instead focusing on a percentage-based pricing model tied to scrap metal market rates. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements are detailed in the available documentation. Potential contractors should be prepared to demonstrate capability in direct vehicle transportation, familiarity with licensed motor vehicle recycling facilities, and ability to comply with environmental and transportation regulations. The bid evaluation will primarily focus on the proposed percentage bid and the bidder's ability to meet the specified requirements for efficient and environmentally responsible junk vehicle disposal.