Reversing / Lift Cylinders

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDT-312093-MD for Reversing/Lift Cylinders, with a solicitation period from May 10, 2016 to May 24, 2016. The procurement targets two specific product lines: Reversing Ram Cylinders and Lift Ram Cylinders, with precise specifications including 4" / 16" Stroke (Reversing) and 4" / 10" Stroke (Lift), referencing Prince models PMC-44016 and PMC-44010. These hydraulic cylinders will be distributed across eleven Montana transportation store locations, including Missoula, Kalispell, Butte, Bozeman, Great Falls, Havre, Wolf Point, Miles City, Billings, Helena, and Lewistown. Quantities will range from 1 to 15 cylinders per location, with vendors required to comply with state contract terms, Secretary of State registration, and civil rights requirements. The bid allows for alternate products with approval and establishes future "as needed" ordering with firm pricing. Delivery will be F.O.B. to specified transportation stores, with payment terms set at 0% 0, Net 30.

The procurement encompasses commodity codes 5037 (Transportation Goods & Services - Transportation Equipment) and 5108 (Vehicles - Heavy Equipment), suggesting a focused acquisition for transportation infrastructure maintenance. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, vendors will need to meet standard state procurement qualifications. The bid does not indicate incumbent vendors or specify precise budget ranges, but the distribution across multiple transportation stores suggests a substantial procurement initiative. Interested vendors must carefully review the complete bid documentation, ensure compliance with all state requirements, and prepare submissions that meet the technical specifications for hydraulic cylinders. The procurement appears designed to standardize and upgrade hydraulic equipment across Montana's transportation infrastructure, with a strategic approach to equipment procurement that allows flexibility in product selection while maintaining specific performance standards.