New Skid Steer

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks initiated a limited solicitation (LS) for the procurement of one new skid steer, with the solicitation number FWP-LimtSol-2019-0174. The procurement was specifically for Lincoln County and required delivery of the skid steer to Helena, MT, with the bid process opening on April 3, 2019, at 9:30 AM MDT and closing on April 10, 2019, at 2:00 PM MDT. Vendors were required to complete a company contact information form, submit a cost proposal sheet, provide warranty information, and upload manufacturer literature. The solicitation used commodity codes 5108 (Vehicles - Heavy Equipment) and 5111 (Vehicles - Implement, Agriculture, & Accessories), and specifically noted that no bucket or attachments were required with the skid steer. Potential bidders were mandated to review and accept standard terms and conditions, delivery requirements, and limited solicitation general requirements as part of the bidding process. The procurement was conducted with an all-or-none award condition, with payment terms set at 0% 0, Net 30.

The solicitation did not explicitly mention any set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract was ultimately awarded to Shepherds Garage DBA Bobcat of Helena for $34,998.00, with the skid steer to be delivered FOB to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks at 930 W. Custer Avenue, Helena, MT 59602. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements for integration. The procurement was a straightforward equipment acquisition with a clearly defined scope and delivery location. The total award value was $34,998.00, which represented the full budget for the skid steer procurement. The solicitation demonstrated a standard government procurement process for specialized equipment, with clear specifications and a competitive bidding approach.