MSU NARC Precision Ag Tractor

Montana State University (MSU) Northern Ag Research Center in Havre is soliciting competitive bids through Invitation for Bid (IFB) number MSU-IFB-2026-0804 for the procurement of one Precision Agriculture Tractor. The procuring entity is MSU, located in Garfield County, Montana. The specification requires a 2025 or later model tractor with less than 100 engine hours that meets detailed technical requirements outlined in Attachment 1 of the IFB document. Bidders must submit complete documentation proving full compliance with all tractor specifications, including a current W-9 form, company information for invoicing purposes, contractor liaison and signatory contact details, and supplier registration information. The submission deadline is March 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time, with the bid opening having occurred on March 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by March 20, 2026, to receive answers. All costs associated with the tractor must be fully disclosed in the proposal, with payment terms set at Net 30 days, and the successful contractor will be required to register in SmartBuyMSU, MSU's e-procurement system.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned for disadvantaged enterprises, women-owned businesses, or minority-owned businesses in this solicitation. However, bidders must certify compliance with Montana House Bill 356 regarding nondiscrimination against firearm entities or trade associations, and they must confirm their business classification as either a governmental entity, nonprofit organization, or company with fewer than 10 full-time employees. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The solicitation employs an all-or-none award clause, meaning the contract will be awarded as a complete package. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the IFB materials, though bidders are instructed to submit pricing in the ITEMS section of the solicitation document.