Refrigerated Semi Trailer with Reefer Unit

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number DPHHS-IFB-2021-0347 for the procurement of a 2020/2021 53' Refrigerated Semi Trailer with Reefer Unit. The primary objective is to acquire a specialized trailer capable of transporting and delivering purchased commodities throughout Montana, Wyoming, and Northern Utah. Vendors must submit comprehensive company details, manufacturer's descriptive literature, and a completed bid sheet as part of their response. The solicitation was released on May 17, 2021, with a bid opening date of 5/17/2021 at 5:00 PM MDT and a closing date of 6/15/2021 at 2:00 PM MDT. Interested vendors are required to use the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (MACS) for submission, and the primary contact for the solicitation is Gina Cox, who can be reached at Gina.Cox@mt.gov or +1 406-444-0580. The state reserves the right to conduct further examination of products to ensure compliance with specified requirements.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation mentioned in the solicitation documents. The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors capable of providing the specified refrigerated semi trailer. The bid is for a single unit, with bidders required to insert their total bid price on the provided bid sheet. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. While the exact budget range is not explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests the state is seeking a new 2020/2021 model refrigerated trailer with a reefer unit, which implies a potentially significant investment in specialized transportation equipment. The commodity codes associated with the solicitation relate to trailers, heavy equipment, and specialized vehicles, indicating the technical complexity of the procurement.