Farm Utility Tractor for Fisheries Conservation Area Stewardship

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) has initiated a limited solicitation (FWP-LS-22-0007) for the procurement of a new farm utility tractor with a loader for its Fisheries Conservation Area Stewardship program. The solicitation seeks a farm utility tractor with a minimum 55 horsepower engine, to be delivered FOB to 490 N. Meridian Rd. in Kalispell, Montana 59901. The procurement covers the tractor and associated loader, with specific vendor requirements including submission of manufacturer's literature, contact information, and warranty details. Bid submissions were open from September 2, 2021, at 2:30 PM MDT to September 22, 2021, at 5:00 PM MDT, with sealed bids scheduled to be opened on September 23, 2021, at 1:30 PM MDT. Vendors must complete a contact information form, review and check line items, provide motor warranty, and acknowledge freight responsibilities. The solicitation contact is Amanda Battin, reachable at Amanda.Battin@mt.gov or +1 406-495-3276.

The procurement appears to be an open competitive bid without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The commodity is classified under the heavy equipment category with Commodity Code 5108, and payment terms are set at 0% 0, Net 30. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documentation, the procurement is for a single farm utility tractor with a loader. The solicitation is targeted at manufacturers or vendors capable of supplying heavy equipment meeting the specified requirements, with no indication of incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements. The procurement spans jurisdictions including Gallatin County and Judith Gap City in Montana, with the delivery destination specified in Kalispell. Vendors will need to provide comprehensive documentation, including manufacturer's specifications, warranty information, and freight acknowledgment to be considered for the contract.