Re-bid of MSU Facilities New Refuse Truck

Montana State University (MSU) Facilities Services is conducting a re-bid for a new refuse truck through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MSU-IFB-2024-0588, specifically seeking a complete cab, chassis, and packer truck to be delivered to their Bozeman campus. The procurement involves one (1) new refuse truck, with bidders required to download and complete Attachment A Refuse Truck Requirements, responding yes/no to each specification, where failure to meet any requirement could result in bid rejection. The solicitation was opened on November 7, 2023, at 2:00 PM MST and will close on November 21, 2023, at 2:00 PM MST, with bids to be submitted exclusively through the eMACS system. Bidders must provide a current W-9 form, company contact information, references, and certification regarding nondiscrimination. The procurement covers commodity codes 5118 (Specialized Vehicles) and 5107 (Heavy Duty Trucks >1 Ton), with payment terms set at 0% 0, Net 30. MSU reserves the right to use references to verify a bidder's ability to perform the contract, and negative references may result in proposal disqualification.

The solicitation includes specific compliance requirements, notably House Bill 356, which mandates certification that bidders do not discriminate against firearm entities or trade associations. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the available documentation, bidders must meet standard procurement qualifications. The bid is geographically focused on Gallatin County, Montana, with the delivery destination being Montana State University in Bozeman. No incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified in the provided documentation. The procurement appears to be a straightforward replacement of an existing refuse truck, with the total cost encompassing the cab, chassis, and packer truck installation. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, bidders are expected to provide comprehensive pricing for the complete vehicle, delivered F.O.B. to the university, with the expectation of meeting all specified technical requirements outlined in Attachment A.