High pressure fire pumps

The State of Montana's Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) has issued a Limited Solicitation (LS) for the procurement of 15 high-pressure wildland fire pumps, specifically targeting engine-driven pumps for brush fire trucks. The solicitation, numbered DNRC-LimtSol-2024-1013, requires a 4-stage centrifugal pump with a Briggs and Stratton 23-horsepower gasoline engine, with precise technical specifications including a maximum dry weight of 250 pounds, 440 PSI maximum pressure, and a maximum free flow rate of 106 GPM. The procurement is focused on Park County and will be delivered to the DNRC FAMB EDC in Missoula, Montana within 8 weeks of purchase order receipt. The solicitation was opened on August 18, 2023, at 12:00 PM MDT and will close on August 31, 2023, at 3:00 PM MDT, with award anticipated on September 7, 2023. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, pricing, and the ability to meet all technical specifications, with the contract to be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the detailed technical requirements. A one-year manufacturer's warranty is required for the pumps, and DNRC reserves the right to adjust the quantity of pumps before issuing the purchase order. The contract is structured as a fixed-price procurement with no allowance for price escalation. While the exact budget is not specified, the procurement involves 15 high-pressure fire pumps with comprehensive technical specifications. The primary contact for this solicitation is Gwenette Ungerman, who can be reached at ungermang@mt.gov or by phone at +1 406-444-6724. The solicitation emphasizes strict communication protocols, prohibiting unauthorized contact with state staff from the time of issuance until an offeror is selected and announced.