MSU NWARC Research Plot Drill

Montana State University's Northwestern Agricultural Research Center (NWARC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. MSU-IFB-B0004667) for a Research Plot Drill, specifically seeking an agricultural implement designed for small grains, canola, and specialty crop research. The procurement is for a single agricultural drill to be delivered to the NWARC facility near Kalispell, Montana, with a requested delivery date of July 1, 2022. The bid requires bidders to submit a current W-9, company contact information, references, and documentation demonstrating compliance with detailed specifications. The bid opening occurred on March 17, 2022, with a firm closing date of March 28, 2022, at 2:00 PM MDT. Evaluation criteria will include the ability to meet technical specifications, warranty provisions (minimum 12-month standard warranty), and overall responsiveness to the solicitation requirements. Bidders must disclose all costs in their proposal, with the university reserving the right to use references to verify a bidder's capability to perform the contract.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement follows standard university bidding protocols and is classified under commodity code 5111 for "Vehicles - Implement, Agriculture, & Accessories". Payment terms are established at net 30 days with 0% financing. While no specific budget range is detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement is for a specialized research equipment piece. The university maintains significant flexibility in the procurement process, explicitly reserving the right to disqualify bidders based on negative references or incomplete submissions. Potential vendors should be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation, including technical specifications, warranty information, and proof of capability to meet the research center's precise equipment requirements for agricultural plot research.