Light Duty Truck Accessories

The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking to procure light duty truck accessories through an Invitation for Bid (MDT-IFB-2025-2014R) issued by the State Procurement Services Division. The procurement encompasses multiple vehicle accessory categories, including one enclosed service body, eight dump bodies, 21 flatbed units across three groups, and 24 lift gate units. All accessories are specified for 2025 Ram Tradesman truck models in various configurations such as crew cab, 4x4, and cab & chassis. The solicitation requires bidders to complete several prerequisite steps, including verifying nondiscrimination against firearms entities and providing comprehensive business information. The bid opens on 5/16/2025 at 5:00 PM MDT and closes on 6/12/2025 at 12:00 AM MDT, with payment terms of 0% 0, Net 30. Potential bidders must download bid sheets to enter costs and must adhere to specific vehicle specifications for each accessory group. The primary contact for this procurement is Rhonda Peters, who can be reached at Rhonda.Peters@mt.gov or +1 406-444-3320.

The solicitation includes specific requirements regarding business status, with preferences or allowances for governmental entities, non-profit organizations, and small companies with fewer than 10 full-time employees. While no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are detailed in the provided documentation, the bid appears open to a broad range of businesses capable of meeting the technical specifications. The procurement allows for alternate submissions, providing some flexibility in bidding. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the accessories suggests a potentially significant procurement value. Bidders must confirm their business qualifications and provide detailed information about their organizational structure and capabilities. The procurement appears focused on standardizing and updating the Montana Department of Transportation's light duty truck fleet with high-quality, specification-compliant accessories from qualified vendors.