Jon Boat, Motor, and Trailer

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks issued a Limited Solicitation (FWP-LimtSol-2019-0234) for the procurement of a jon boat, motor, and trailer to be delivered to Miles City, MT, specifically targeting equipment capable of operating in challenging Powder River conditions. The solicitation opened on May 16, 2019, at 11:00 AM MDT and closed on May 22, 2019, at 2:00 PM MDT, with a requested delivery date of June 30, 2019. The procurement required one jon boat, motor, and trailer set that can navigate shallow (1-4 feet average depth, maximum 6 feet) and turbid waters with bedrock shelves and difficult launch locations. Bidders were required to upload contractor information, manufacturer specifications, and warranty details for the equipment. The procurement focused on acquiring marine equipment that could withstand extreme river conditions, including launching from sandy or steep river banks. The contact person for this solicitation was Kari Shinn, reachable at KShinn@mt.gov or +1 406-495-3249.

The solicitation did not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The contract was ultimately awarded to Riverside Marine & Cycle LLC for $15,800.00, with Net 30 payment terms. No information was provided about disadvantaged enterprise participation or incumbent vendor requirements. The procurement was specifically for Fallon County (FIPS Code: 30025) and targeted specialized marine equipment for local environmental conditions. The budget range was defined by the awarded contract value of $15,800.00, which presumably represented the total cost for the jon boat, motor, and trailer combination meeting the specified technical requirements for river operations.