MSP Metal

The state of Montana, specifically Big Horn County, has issued a Limited Solicitation (COR-LimtSol-2020-0260) through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (MACS) for metal materials intended for the Montana State Prison. The procurement involves two specific metal product line items: 216 lengths of 1/8" x 2" Hot Rolled Strip, 20' and 145 sheets of 1/2" #13 - 48" x 96" Flat Expanded Metal, both categorized under commodity code 1703 for Fencing - Metal/Wire. The solicitation was released on May 6, 2020, with a bid closing date of May 12, 2020, at 2:00 PM MDT. Delivery is requested within 30 days after award, with standard payment terms of Net 30. Bidders are required to review and accept warranty language, review Q&A entries, and accept standard terms and conditions. The primary contact for this solicitation is Tammy Finley, reachable at Tammy.Finley@mt.gov or +1 406-846-1320 ext. 2240.

While the documentation does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, the solicitation appears to be a standard procurement opportunity open to qualified vendors. The procurement does not specify incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements for integration. The total procurement value is not explicitly stated, but involves the purchase of metal materials for fencing purposes. The solicitation suggests a straightforward procurement process with standard evaluation criteria focused on meeting technical specifications, compliance with terms and conditions, and ability to deliver the specified metal materials within the required timeframe. Potential vendors should carefully review the technical requirements and ensure they can meet the delivery schedule and material specifications before submitting a bid.