Region 1 UTV Purchase - Sole Brand or Equivalent

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) has issued a Limited Solicitation (FWP-LS-22-0285) for the purchase of a new Kawasaki Mule SX UTV or an equivalent vehicle. The procurement is specifically for Region 1 and requires FOB delivery to 490 N. Meridian Rd. in Kalispell, Montana. The solicitation was released on August 3, 2022, with bid opening on June 8, 2022, at 11:00 AM MDT and closing on June 27, 2022, at 5:00 PM MDT. Vendors must complete several prerequisites, including submitting a Contractor's Information form, providing a product warranty, and acknowledging responsibility for delivery. The bid requires a detailed submission with line item costs, and incomplete submissions may result in disqualification. The commodity is classified under code 5102 for Vehicles - ATV/Snowmobiles & Equipment, with the primary contact being Amanda Battin, reachable at Amanda.Battin@mt.gov or +1 406-495-3276.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. Payment terms are structured at 0% with Net 30 conditions, and the bid seeks one UTV with associated shipping and handling. While no incumbent vendors are specifically listed, the procurement allows for either a Kawasaki brand UTV or an equivalent vehicle. The solicitation does not provide a specific budget range or award value, but it represents a focused procurement for a specialized utility vehicle for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' Region 1 operations. Vendors must ensure their proposed vehicle meets the detailed specifications outlined in the accompanying documentation, and the sealed bid will remain closed until June 28, 2022, at 1:30 PM MDT, suggesting a careful evaluation process for the submitted proposals.