Intent to Participate - OEM Automotive Parts and Supplies

The State of Montana, through Sourcewell, is conducting a cooperative purchasing solicitation for OEM Automotive Parts and Supplies, identified as RFP #101520. The procurement seeks vendors to provide a comprehensive range of automotive-related products, including auto parts, accessories, repair and maintenance parts, hydraulic hoses and fittings, tires, used equipment, windshields, and batteries. The solicitation is designed to establish a master contract through which the state and potentially other participating entities can procure automotive parts and supplies. The Request for Proposal was issued on September 2, 2020, with a strict closing date of October 15, 2020, at 3:30 PM MDT. Vendors are required to submit all communications and proposals directly to Sourcewell, not the State of Montana's State Procurement Bureau. The primary contact for questions is Amanda Henrich, Contracts Officer, who can be reached at (406) 444-2516 or Amanda.henrich@mt.gov. Interested vendors must utilize the Sourcewell Procurement Portal to access bid documents, create accounts, and submit their proposals.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the solicitation appears to be open to a wide range of vendors capable of supplying OEM automotive parts and supplies. The procurement is structured as a cooperative purchasing opportunity, which typically allows multiple vendors to potentially be awarded contracts. The Sourcewell platform enables vendors to access solicitation documents through a free account system, suggesting a relatively inclusive approach to vendor participation. No specific incumbent vendors or existing contractors were mentioned in the documentation. The potential award value or budget range is not explicitly stated in the provided materials. Vendors interested in participating must download the full RFP from Sourcewell's website and carefully review all requirements and specifications. The cooperative purchasing structure suggests that the resulting contract could be utilized by multiple governmental entities beyond the State of Montana, potentially increasing the overall value and scope of the procurement.