Fort Harrison Snow Plowing Services

The Montana Department of Military Affairs is seeking a contractor to perform snow plowing services at Fort Harrison through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered DMA2016-0018. The procurement involves two primary service line items: 15 regular snowplowing occurrences per year and an optional 5 additional snow plowing occurrences, with all services to be completed by June 30, 2016. The solicitation was released on November 12, 2015, with a bid closing date of November 24, 2015, at 3:00 PM MST, and bids will remain sealed until November 25, 2015, at 7:30 AM MST. Potential bidders must carefully review and accept all prerequisites, including compliance with specified requirements and the provided attachments of Fort Harrison Maps and Montana Prevailing Wage Rate Booklet. The procurement uses commodity code 2504 for Grounds Maintenance - Snow Removal, with payment terms set at net 30 days in US Dollars. Bidders are encouraged to review all documentation thoroughly and may submit questions through the designated Q&A board if unable to meet any specific condition.

While the solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, the document provides comprehensive details about the procurement process. The bid does not disclose information about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure that might require integration. Payment will be processed using standard government payment terms, with no upfront percentage required. Although the specific budget range is not explicitly stated in the provided documentation, the scope of work includes up to 20 total potential snow plowing occurrences during the contract period. Interested contractors should carefully review the entire bid package, particularly the attached maps and prevailing wage rate information, to ensure full compliance with all requirements. The solicitation suggests that bidders must have appropriate snow removal equipment and expertise to effectively service the Fort Harrison location throughout the specified contract period.