Intent to Sole Source Tow Plow Blades

The State of Montana, through the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), is soliciting bids for the procurement of four (4) TP26 Tow Plows. MDT has issued an Intent to Sole Source this procurement to Viking-Cives Midwest, Inc., as they are the only known manufacturer of this type of snow removal equipment. The procurement is open from November 8, 2024 to November 22, 2024, during which time MDT is accepting written comments from potential vendors who believe they can provide an equivalent product and services. A determination will then be made whether to proceed with the sole source award or to issue a competitive solicitation. The detailed requirements for this procurement can be found in the attached "315824 Intent To Sole Source.docx" document. The payment terms are 0% 0, Net 30, and the associated commodity codes are 5037 - Transportation Goods & Services - Transportation Equipment.

This procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Intent to Sole Source indicates that MDT has conducted market research, including discussions with other states, to verify the sole source status of this procurement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the procurement does not mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget range or award value for this procurement is not provided in the available documentation.