MSU IFB Brand Specific Aerowerks Rotary Tray Accumulator/Conveyor System Purchase and Installation

Montana State University Culinary Services is soliciting bids under IFB MSU-IFB-2027-0880 for the purchase and installation of one Aerowerks Rotary Tray Accumulator/Conveyor System, with bids due November 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MST. Aerowerks is the required, brand-specific manufacturer, so only that brand qualifies for this solicitation.

The system will serve a high-volume residential dining facility as a core component of the dish return and ware washing operation and must be built for continuous institutional food-service use. The total price must cover equipment, delivery, installation, training, and all other requirements in the buyer attachments. The IFB classifies the commodity under kitchen equipment, commercial appliances, and kitchen appliances. Bidders must submit a current W-9, company information, contract liaison details, and manufacturer descriptive literature demonstrating compliance with all specifications. Every cost must be disclosed in the proposal, and undisclosed costs will be deemed non-applicable, with the University bearing no liability for payment. Bidders must also certify nondiscrimination against firearm entities and trade associations under Montana Code Annotated 30-20-301, and must disclose any use of artificial intelligence in proposal development. Successful bidders must register in SmartBuyMSU, the University's e-procurement platform.

Payment terms are Net 30 with no early-payment discount. The draft contract includes a proposed payment schedule, and bidders may submit alternative schedules for University review. Questions and procurement inquiries go to Nicolette Campbell at nicolette.campbell@montana.edu.