MSU WTARC Plot Seeder

Montana State University's Western Triangle Agricultural Research Center (WTARC) in Conrad, MT, is seeking bids for a new Plot Seed Drill specifically designed for specialty crops. The procurement, identified as MSU-IFB-B0004324, was posted on January 11, 2021, with a bid closing date of January 25, 2021, and a requested delivery date of April 1, 2021. The solicitation is for a single agricultural implement to be delivered FOB to Conrad, MT, with commodity codes 5111 (Vehicles - Implement, Agriculture, & Accessories) and 0104 (Agricultural - Supplies). Bidders are required to submit a minimum of three references, a current W-9 form, contact information, and documentation demonstrating compliance with the attached plot seeder specifications. The procurement requires bidders to review and accept multiple university terms and conditions, including delivery language, contract termination clauses, and pricing terms. A standard warranty of at least 12 months is expected for the equipment.

The bid does not explicitly mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations. There is no indication of incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements for integration. While a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement is for a single plot seeder to be used in agricultural research. The contact for this bid is Ramie Pederson, who can be reached at ramie.pederson@montana.edu or +1 406-994-3213, and interested bidders should direct any questions or clarifications to this point of contact. The procurement is specific to Petroleum County, Montana, and is focused on acquiring a specialized agricultural implement for research purposes at the Western Triangle Agricultural Research Center.