MSU UPD Towing

Montana State University Parking Services is requesting proposals for on-call, as-needed towing services under RFP MSU-RFP-27-02, with proposals due September 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM MDT. Services must be available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Bidders must submit a W-9 form, a cost proposal using the provided template (Attachment 2), and comprehensive company information including remit-to addresses, contract liaison details, and signatory information. All costs associated with the proposed services must be fully disclosed in the proposal; undisclosed costs will not be reimbursable. Finalists may be required to provide a minimum of three references demonstrating prior experience with similar towing services within the last three years. Bidders must demonstrate financial stability when requested by the University through audited financial statements for the three years preceding the RFP issuance and any subsequent quarterly statements.

Mandatory compliance certifications include nondiscrimination provisions under Montana HB 356 and equal pay incentive compliance under Executive Order 12-2016, which provides a 5% bonus evaluation adjustment. Bidders must also disclose any artificial intelligence use in proposal development. Successful awardees must register in SmartBuyMSU, Montana State University's e-procurement system.

The University will provide a minimum of 30 days' notice for scheduled standby services when reasonably possible; unforeseen events may require services with shorter notice periods. Payment terms are Net 30 with 0% financing available. Questions from bidders are due August 25, 2026. The RFP opened on August 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM MDT.