Intent to Participate - Forklifts and Lift Trucks with Related Services

The State of Montana, through Sourcewell, is conducting a cooperative procurement solicitation for Forklifts and Lift Trucks with Related Services, identified as RFP #091520. The procurement encompasses heavy equipment, equipment repair and maintenance parts, vehicle repairs/maintenance, and specialized vehicles. Vendors are required to submit their responses directly to Sourcewell, not the State of Montana's State Procurement Bureau, with the solicitation opening on July 28, 2020, and closing on September 15, 2020, at 3:30 PM MDT. The intent of this solicitation is to establish a master contract that the State of Montana and potentially other participating jurisdictions can utilize for their equipment needs. Interested vendors must navigate the Sourcewell Procurement Portal, create an account, and follow the platform's specific submission guidelines. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, vendors should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in forklift and lift truck provisioning, including potential service, maintenance, and repair components.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors with capabilities in manufacturing, selling, and servicing forklifts and lift trucks across various equipment categories. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The Sourcewell Procurement Portal suggests this is a cooperative purchasing opportunity that could potentially involve multiple political subdivisions, which might impact the overall contract value. While no specific budget range is provided, cooperative purchasing contracts of this nature typically represent significant procurement opportunities with potential multi-year, multi-jurisdiction implementation. Vendors interested in participating should contact Tara Wolff, Director of Procurement, or review the comprehensive support resources available on the Sourcewell Procurement Portal, including the Create Account Guide and vendor FAQs.