Forklift

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks initiated a limited solicitation (LS) through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS) for the procurement of one new forklift, with solicitation number FWP-LimtSol-2019-0233. The solicitation was open from May 15, 2019, at 8:30 AM MDT to May 21, 2019, at 2:00 PM MDT, with a requested delivery date on or before June 30, 2019. The forklift must be delivered F.O.B. to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks at 930 W. Custer Avenue in Helena, MT 59602, with the vendor responsible for unloading the equipment and ensuring it is set up and ready to operate upon delivery. Vendors were required to download and upload company contact information, specification/cost proposal sheets, warranty information, and manufacturer literature. The solicitation utilized commodity codes 5108 (Vehicles - Heavy Equipment) and 5111 (Vehicles - Implement, Agriculture, & Accessories), with a single point of contact, Kari Shinn, managing the procurement process.

The procurement did not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The contract was ultimately awarded to Anderson Service, Inc. (specifically Anderson Forklift Inc.) for $31,854.00, with payment terms of 0% 0, Net 30. The solicitation included standard terms and conditions and an all-or-none award condition. While no specific disadvantaged enterprise requirements were mentioned, the procurement was conducted as a limited solicitation through the state's standard acquisition system. The award represents a relatively modest investment in equipment for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, focused on acquiring a single forklift to support the agency's operational needs in Helena.