Material Spreaders

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking a contractor to procure 33 material spreaders through an Invitation for Bid (MDT-IFB-2025-1929AB) issued by the State Procurement Services Division. The procurement covers material spreaders with specific requirements for Airfoil 1, Airfoil 2, and Material Spreader Brackets, with vendors required to submit comprehensive manufacturer's descriptive literature demonstrating compliance with technical specifications. The solicitation is focused on heavy equipment accessories and transportation goods, specifically targeting vehicle and equipment procurement for state transportation infrastructure. The bidding process will be conducted through the state's eMACS procurement system, with bids opening on January 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM MST and closing on February 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM MST. Delivery of the material spreaders is required FOB Destination to Helena, MT 59601 by September 30, 2025, with payment terms set at Net 30 with 0% discount. Vendors must be registered in the eMACS system and will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the detailed technical specifications for the material spreaders.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The solicitation covers multiple line items, including costs for one material spreader, a cost extension for all 33 spreaders, and optional pricing for additional spreaders. The procurement involves multiple commodity codes, including Vehicle Accessories (5101), Transportation Goods & Services - Sanding Material/Chips (5027), Vehicles - Heavy Equipment (5108), Vehicles - Heavy Equipment Repair and Maintenance Parts (5109), and Vehicles - Implement, Agriculture, & Accessories (5111). While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement suggests a significant investment in transportation infrastructure equipment. The contract will serve Cascade County and the broader Montana Department of Transportation, indicating a statewide need for these material spreaders. The comprehensive nature of the bid suggests a substantial procurement value, likely in the hundreds of thousands of dollars range, depending on the specific equipment specifications and pricing.