Missoula County - Mechanical and Regenerative Sweepers

The Montana Department of Transportation, through its State Procurement Services Division, is seeking to procure two mechanical and regenerative sweepers for Missoula County via a competitive bidding process. The Invitation for Bid (MDT-IFB-2026-2054R) was issued on July 24, 2025, with sealed bids due by August 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT. The procurement encompasses two separate types of sweepers: mechanical and regenerative, categorized under multiple commodity codes including vehicles, transportation goods, and grounds maintenance equipment. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation, including detailed company information, product specifications, and manufacturer's descriptive literature. The solicitation requires compliance with Buy America requirements and involves multiple submission groups such as company information, nondiscrimination verification, and technical specifications. Evaluation will likely focus on technical compliance, product capabilities, and adherence to the detailed procurement guidelines outlined in the bid documents.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors who can meet the specified technical and administrative requirements, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the available documentation. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, with a Net 30 arrangement, suggesting standard payment protocols for government procurement. The bidding process will be conducted through Montana's electronic procurement system (eMACS), which provides vendor support through a help desk and vendor handbook. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement of two specialized sweepers indicates a potentially significant investment in municipal infrastructure maintenance equipment. Vendors must be prepared to demonstrate full compliance with state and federal procurement regulations, provide comprehensive product documentation, and meet the technical specifications for both mechanical and regenerative sweeper models.