MSU IFB MAES Tractor Vertical Mixer

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is being issued by Montana State University Procurement & Contract Services on behalf of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station located at BART Farm in Bozeman, MT. The IFB is seeking bids for an Agricultural Tractor and Vertical Feed/Mixer Wagon. The required tractor specifications include a model year between 2022-2024, engine horsepower greater than 120hp, front loader with grapple attachment, 540/100 PTO, AWD drivetrain, hydraulic lifting capacity greater than 2,000lbs, and 3 SCVs. The required vertical feed/mixer wagon specifications include a model year between 2022-2024, a capacity not less than 550 cubic feet, tandem axle (preferred), single or dual screw, and a minimum PTO HP requirement of 110-130hp. Bids are due by November 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM MST. A trade-in of a 2011 Case MXM140 tractor with 4,000 hours and L750 loader is required. The IFB states that any and all costs associated with the products must be disclosed in the proposal, and the University is not liable to pay any undisclosed costs. Offerors must provide an itemized quote including the tractor, mixer wagon, and trade-in allowance.

The University will award the contract on an all-or-none basis and reserves the right to address nonmaterial exceptions to the standard terms and conditions during contract negotiation with the highest scoring offeror. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no information is provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The IFB does not include any details on the award value or budget range.