Plow Cylinders

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of plow cylinders, solicitation number MDT-316301-KB. The procurement encompasses eight specific product line items, including Cylinder Reversing 3-10 Henderson units, Toe Lift Cylinders (left and right side) Jr Wing Universal models, Heel Lift Cylinders (left and right) Jr Wing Universal models, Toe Lift Cylinders with Offset Cross Tube Monroe units, and Wing Clevis Northern Truck components. The solicitation requires vendors to submit unit costs for each line item using the provided Bid Document Totals form, with delivery expected to multiple MDT facilities across Montana. The bid is scheduled to open on November 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM MST and will close on December 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM MST. Bidders must submit sealed bids through the eMACS platform and are permitted to propose alternate products. Evaluation will be based on compliance with specifications, pricing, and adherence to the State of Montana's Standard Terms and Conditions.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were identified in the solicitation documents. The procurement does not indicate an incumbent vendor or require integration with existing infrastructure. Bids will be evaluated on an F.O.B. basis to specific MDT locations, with payment terms of Net 30 and all pricing denominated in U.S. dollars. Vendors are required to comply with nondiscrimination requirements and provide appropriate warranty obligations for the cylinders. Interested bidders may request bid tab sheets by providing an email address and are encouraged to submit any questions or requests for exceptions through the eMACS Q&A Board before the designated Q&A deadline. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the solicitation involves purchasing one unit of each specified cylinder type across multiple MDT facilities, suggesting a moderate-scale procurement focused on equipment replacement or maintenance.