GEN-SET

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking bids for a 150KW Trailer Mounted GEN-SET through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued under solicitation number MDT-314426-NO. The procurement will be conducted electronically via the eMACS platform, with bid opening on 11/23/2021 at 2:00 PM MST and bid closing on 12/13/2021 at 2:00 PM MST. Potential bidders are required to submit all questions through the eMACS Q&A Board and must electronically certify and submit their bid responses. The procurement is categorized under two commodity codes: 5010 for Transportation Goods & Services - Electrical Machinery & Instruments and 5037 for Transportation Goods & Services - Transportation Equipment. Vendors must provide detailed product information, complete the Specification Sheet, and comply with various requirements including delivery specifications, warranty terms, and standard state contract conditions. The solicitation requires comprehensive documentation of the generator set's technical specifications, pricing, and compliance with state procurement standards.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must adhere to non-discrimination provisions and comply with the State of Montana's standard contract terms and conditions. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation includes a buyer attachment named "FY22 GENSET.docx" suggesting this is a planned equipment replacement or expansion. The document requires vendors to list the cost per unit on the Specification Sheet, though a specific budget range or award value is not explicitly stated. Interested vendors must carefully review all documentation, ensure full compliance with technical specifications, and submit their responses through the electronic platform by the specified deadline. The procurement appears focused on acquiring a specific piece of mobile electrical generation equipment for the state's transportation infrastructure.