Mowing Services for Libby Readiness Center (RC)

The State of Montana Department of Military Affairs Construction and Facility Management Office (DMA CFMO) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered FMO-IFB-220058RG for mowing services at the Libby Readiness Center. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide two specific types of mowing services: irrigated lawn mowing (up to 30 events) and field mowing (up to 4 events) during the contract period from July 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023. Bidders must submit detailed pricing per event and per square foot for both lawn and field mowing services, and are required to complete several prerequisite documents including a Covered Telecommunications Equipment representation form and provide their federal tax ID and DUNS number. The bid was opened on April 6, 2022, with a firm closing date of May 3, 2022, at 2:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time. Potential bidders are instructed to submit any questions through the online Question and Answer Board and can obtain technical assistance from the eMACS support desk at 406-444-2575 or eMACS@mt.gov. The solicitation falls under commodity code 2503 for Grounds Maintenance Services, with payment terms set at net 30 days.

The procurement documents do 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 bid does not specify a precise award value or comprehensive budget range for the mowing services contract. Potential bidders will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the technical specifications, provide competitive pricing, and complete all required documentation. The contract appears to be open to qualified vendors who can demonstrate capability in providing professional grounds maintenance services for the Libby Readiness Center. Interested contractors must be prepared to perform mowing services across both irrigated lawn and field areas, with the flexibility to complete up to 30 lawn mowing events and 4 field mowing events during the specified contract period. Technical competence, pricing structure, and compliance with submission requirements will likely be key factors in vendor selection.