Front End Loader Attachment

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks issued a limited solicitation for a front-end loader attachment on February 19, 2020, with bids due on February 25, 2020, at 2:00 PM MST. The procurement is specifically for one new front-end loader attachment designed to fit a Kioti Rx7320PC Utility Tractor, with delivery specified to Roberts, MT at 86 Lake Shore Road. Vendors were required to complete mandatory steps including downloading and filling out a Contractor Information form, specification sheet, and providing manufacturers literature with pictures and warranty information. The solicitation detailed specific requirements for the attachment, with a requested delivery date of March 15, 2020, and utilizing standard Net 30 payment terms. The commodity was categorized under code 5111 for "Vehicles - Implement, Agriculture, & Accessories", with a total quantity of one (1) unit and no alternates permitted.

The procurement was limited to a single jurisdiction of Cascade County, Montana, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation mentioned in the available documentation. Ultimately, Torgerson LLC of Great Falls was the sole bidder and was awarded the contract. The solicitation did not explicitly outline a specific budget range or award value, though the procurement was for a single front-end loader attachment. No information was provided about disadvantaged enterprise participation or requirements for integration with existing infrastructure. The bid process followed standard state procurement protocols, with a focused, specific request for a specialized piece of agricultural equipment to be used by the Fish, Wildlife and Parks department.