Montana State University Procurement & Contract Services is conducting a competitive bid solicitation (MSU-IFB-2025-0702) for the acquisition of an agricultural sprayer for the Post Farm. The procurement seeks a self-propelled sprayer with specific technical requirements, including a boom length between 90' and 120', tank capacity of 600-1200 gallons, RTK guidance, auto steer, auto boom height, sectional control, pulse modulating nozzles, and a minimum of 180 horsepower. The sprayer must be located within 500 miles of Bozeman, Montana, and be field-ready for delivery by May 1, 2025. Vendors are required to submit comprehensive documentation, including a W-9, references, descriptive literature, and detailed sprayer specifications through the eMACS electronic bidding platform. The solicitation was released on March 6, 2025, with bid opening occurring at 2:00 PM MST on the same date and bid closing scheduled for March 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT. Potential bidders must register in SmartBuyMSU, the university's e-procurement system powered by Jaggaer, and comply with all technical and administrative requirements. The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must confirm compliance with non-discrimination provisions related to firearms entities and provide an itemized quote including all associated costs. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical specifications suggest this is a significant equipment procurement for the university's agricultural operations. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Mary Hardin, the designated contact for this solicitation. Successful bidders will need to complete vendor registration in SmartBuyMSU and meet all specified technical specifications to be considered for award. The procurement process is designed to ensure competitive bidding and thorough evaluation of potential agricultural sprayer suppliers that can meet Montana State University's precise operational requirements.
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