Dust Abatement

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) in Region 1, located in Kalispell, issued a Limited Solicitation (Solicitation Number FWP-LimtSol-2020-0115) for dust abatement services at Fishing Access Sites on January 14, 2020, with bid responses due by January 27, 2020, at 2:00 PM MST. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide dust control services on an as-needed basis, with vendors required to submit pricing per linear foot for dust abatement. The commodity is classified under code 5026 for Transportation Goods & Services - Road Oil. Vendors were mandated to meet specific prerequisites, including acknowledging insurance requirements, accepting standard terms and conditions, and agreeing to an all-or-none award condition. The solicitation was processed through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (MACS), with Kari Shinn serving as the primary contact, reachable at KShinn@mt.gov or +1 406-495-3249.

The solicitation did not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract was ultimately awarded to Lyman Dust Control Services of Montana, LLC, indicating that local or state-based vendors were eligible to participate. Payment terms were established at 0% 0, Net 30, suggesting standard net 30-day payment conditions. While specific budget ranges were not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement was for an as-needed dust abatement service across Fishing Access Sites in FWP's Region 1. The solicitation covered jurisdictions including Flathead County and Judith Gap City, with the final contract document dated March 3, 2020, shortly after the initial bid closing date. The procurement appears to be a straightforward service contract with flexible implementation based on ongoing dust control needs at various fishing access locations.