FY25 Mower Blades & Accessories

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting bids for Fiscal Year 2025 Mower Blades and Accessories through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) posted on May 9, 2025, with proposals due by May 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive range of mower blades, accessories, and replacement parts for various equipment manufacturers including Terrain King, Alamo, Schulte, John Deere, Bush Hog, and Tiger. Specific items include rotary blades, flail knives, blade bolt and nut sets, castle nuts, bushings, and spacers across multiple MDT locations such as Missoula, Kalispell, Bozeman, Great Falls, Havre, Glendive, Wolf Point, Miles City, and Billings. The solicitation requires delivery of items by July 1, 2025, and will be conducted through the electronic Montana Acquisition and Contracting System (eMACS). Bidders must submit questions through the eMACS Q&A Board and can contact procurement representative Patrick Navarro at pnavarro@mt.gov or +1 406-444-6033 for additional information.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, and no incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The contract allows for alternate products that meet specified requirements, providing flexibility for vendors. Quantities range from 1 to 1,000 units per location, with payment terms set at 0% 0, Net 30, in US Dollars. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive specifications suggest a significant procurement across multiple geographic regions of Montana. The solicitation includes standard contract terms, nondiscrimination requirements, and warranty conditions, with bidders required to review and accept these provisions. The extensive list of part specifications implies a substantial investment in maintaining the state's transportation infrastructure and mowing equipment across various regional maintenance facilities.