Dump Bodies

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation MDT-313518-RP for procurement of dump bodies to be mounted on 2020 Ford F350 cab and chassis vehicles. The procurement seeks a total of eight vehicles: two extended cab 1-ton cab & chassis, five crew cab 1-ton cab & chassis, and one extended cab diesel 1-ton cab & chassis. The solicitation was opened on 12/11/2019 and closed on 1/8/2020, with specific commodity codes 5108 (Vehicles - Heavy Equipment) and 5109 (Vehicles - Heavy Equipment Repair and Maintenance Parts). Mandatory bid requirements include providing brand/model details, warranty information, manufacturer's literature, and completion of Dark Money Declaration forms. Vendors were required to submit any questions through the eMACS Q&A Board and comply with standard terms and conditions. Delivery requirements specified all vehicles must be delivered within 120 days after award, with pricing set as F.O.B. Helena, MT. Payment terms were established at 0% 0, Net 30.

The procurement included provisions for nondiscrimination and disability accommodation, though no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly noted. The contract was ultimately awarded to Northern Truck Equipment Corp for $39,744.00, covering the complete vehicle and dump body procurement. The jurisdictions involved in this procurement included Flathead County and Judith Gap City in Montana. While specific integration requirements were not detailed, the procurement suggested vendors must ensure compatibility with existing MDT vehicle infrastructure. The solicitation did not indicate restrictions on types of organizations that could respond, suggesting open competition among qualified vendors. The total budget for this procurement was $39,744.00, representing the full contract award value for the eight specified vehicles with mounted dump bodies.