MSU SARC Plot Combine

Montana State University's Southern Agricultural Research Center (MSU SARC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MSU-IFB-B0003951 for the procurement of a new Research Plot Combine to be used for harvesting, threshing, and bagging small grain, pea, and lentil research samples. The procurement was posted on March 13, 2019, with a bid closing date of March 25, 2019, at 2:00 PM MDT. Potential vendors must submit their proposals through the eMACS System and include a current W-9 form, descriptive literature for review, and comply with all university terms and conditions. The bid requires a standard warranty of at least 24 months and is structured with firm-fixed pricing, with payment terms of 0% 0, Net 30. Delivery is specified as FOB Destination to the SARC facility in Huntley, MT 59037, with a requested delivery date of June 30, 2019. Commodity codes associated with this procurement include 5111 (Vehicles - Implement, Agriculture, & Accessories) and 0104 (Agricultural - Supplies).

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. The bid requires potential vendors to carefully review all prerequisites, including the university's general requirements, descriptive literature requirements, and special terms and conditions before submitting their proposal. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single research plot combine, suggesting a focused and potentially moderate-value acquisition. The solicitation indicates that the successful bidder will need to provide a comprehensive solution that meets the specific agricultural research needs of the Southern Agricultural Research Center, with emphasis on precise harvesting capabilities for small grain, pea, and lentil research samples.