MSU Ft. Keogh LARRL Utility Tractor Lease Reissue

Montana State University's Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory (LARRL) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a three-year lease of a utility tractor, specifically targeting a current model standard utility tractor with specific equipment specifications. The procurement, identified by bid number MSU-IFB-B0004397 Reissue, requires the tractor to include a cab, mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD), loader, and grapple for use at the research facility. The solicitation was posted on April 21, 2021, with a bid closing date of May 3, 2021, at 2:00 PM MDT. Potential vendors must submit comprehensive lease information, including costs for the initial three-year term and an optional subsequent three-year extension. Required submission materials include a current W-9 form, company invoice details, remittance address, contract liaison information, and a sample lease agreement. The procurement is categorized under commodity code 5111 for Vehicles - Implement, Agriculture, & Accessories, with payment terms set at 0% with Net 30 conditions in US Dollars. Bidders may be required to provide references, and the university reserves the right to verify a vendor's ability to perform the contract.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. While no disadvantaged enterprise requirements are detailed in the available documentation, the bid appears open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and lease requirements. The procurement is specifically for Deer Lodge County and involves Montana State University's research facility. No incumbent vendors are identified in the current documentation. The bid does not specify a precise award value or explicit budget range, though the three-year lease terms suggest a potential contract value based on the utility tractor's lease costs. Potential bidders should be prepared to provide comprehensive pricing information for both the initial three-year term and the optional extension period. The procurement appears focused on securing a high-quality, current model utility tractor that meets the specific operational needs of the MSU Fort Keogh LARRL research facility.