Intent to Sole Source: Refractory Replacement Work

The Montana Department of Livestock has initiated a sole source procurement through the State Procurement Bureau for the replacement of refractory in a Therm-Tec incinerator located at the Montana Veterinary Diagnostic Lab. The solicitation, identified as LIV-SolSour-2020-0004K, is specifically targeting Guy Nielson Company as the preferred vendor for this specialized technical work. The procurement period is open from September 5, 2019, to September 19, 2019, with responses due by 2:00 PM MDT. While this is a sole source procurement, the state is still allowing potential vendors to submit written comments demonstrating their ability to provide equivalent products and services through the eMACS procurement system. The commodity codes associated with this procurement encompass agricultural services, HVAC, laboratory equipment and services, and veterinary-related services. Interested parties can obtain additional information by contacting Jeni Nolin via email at jeni.nolin@mt.gov or by phone at +1 406-444-3313, with further communication recommended through the Q&A board in the eMACS system.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of vendor set-asides or specific enterprise designations. No explicit budget range or award value was specified in the documentation. The solicitation centers on a specific technical service for refractory replacement in an existing incinerator, suggesting this is a targeted, specialized procurement with limited competitive bidding. Guy Nielson Company is the intended sole source vendor, indicating they likely have unique capabilities or existing familiarity with the specific equipment at the Montana Veterinary Diagnostic Lab. The procurement covers technical work related to incinerator maintenance, which implies specialized knowledge of laboratory equipment and potential infrastructure integration requirements. While the document does not detail the exact scope of the refractory replacement, it suggests this is a critical maintenance project for the laboratory's operational infrastructure.