New One Ton Cutaway Dual Rear Wheel Van with High Cube Box

The State of Montana's Fish, Wildlife and Parks department is seeking bids for one new one-ton cutaway dual rear wheel van with a high cube box, to be installed by the dealer. This procurement is being conducted through the State Procurement Services Division, with an invitation for bid (IFB) that opened on December 30, 2025, and closes on January 20, 2026. Bidders must provide comprehensive details about the vehicle, including make, model, year, body type, chassis specifications, gross vehicle weight rating, wheelbase, and vehicle length. The requested delivery date for the vehicle is March 1, 2026, with all pricing quoted on an F.O.B. basis, destination prepaid to Missoula, Montana. Vendors must complete multiple prerequisite requirements, including vendor registration, debarment certification, and compliance with vehicle specifications outlined in the "One-Ton Van Specs 2026" document. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days with no early payment discount.

The solicitation includes specific compliance requirements, notably certification under Montana House Bill 356 regarding nondiscrimination against firearm entities and firearm trade associations. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise provisions are explicitly mentioned, vendors must carefully review all compliance requirements. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Patrick Navarro, who can be reached at Patrick.Navarro@mt.gov, with technical support for the eMACS system available through the Help Desk at 406-444-2575. Though the exact budget range is not specified in the documentation, the procurement is for a single vehicle with precise specifications. Vendors interested in responding must register in the eMACS system and be prepared to meet all technical and legal requirements outlined in the invitation for bid.