Mowing for Malta National Guard Readiness Center

The Montana Department of Military Affairs, Construction and Facility Management Office (CFMO) is seeking a qualified contractor to perform lawn maintenance services for the Malta National Guard Readiness Center. This procurement, identified as IFB-2021-0027LS, is a solicitation for grounds maintenance with specific requirements for potential bidders. Contractors must submit comprehensive documentation including contact information, federal tax ID, DUNS number, and insurance certifications. The bid requires submission of an Annual Not-to-Exceed (NTE) Total for services, with payment terms established at Net 30. The original bid was released on 16 July 2021, with bid responses originally due on 25 June 2021 at 2:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time. Key technical contact for the procurement is Lauren Spatzierath, reachable at Lauren.Spatzierath@mt.gov or +1 406-444-0118, with additional technical support available through the eMACS Help Desk at 406-444-2575. Bidders must comply with state contract terms, conditions, and prevailing wage rate requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The procurement spans jurisdictions including Pondera County and Melstone Town in Montana, with the primary service location being the Malta National Guard Readiness Center. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the procurement is structured as an annual contract with a Not-to-Exceed Total pricing model. Potential bidders must complete a "Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services Representation" form, suggesting potential federal procurement guidelines are in effect. Vendors interested in responding must be prepared to meet comprehensive administrative and operational requirements, including proper vendor registration and compliance with state procurement protocols. Technical capabilities for lawn maintenance and grounds management will likely be key evaluation criteria, though specific scoring mechanisms are not explicitly outlined in the available documentation.