Right-Hand & Left-Hand Truck Patrol Wings

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for procuring 22 Heavy Duty Right-Hand and 8 Heavy Duty Left-Hand 8-Foot Non-Benching Mid-Mounted Truck Patrol Wings. These specialized truck equipment components are intended for highway maintenance purposes, specifically for snow removal and road maintenance operations. The procurement is categorized under Transportation Goods & Services, with a specific focus on Transportation Equipment and Highway Maintenance. The solicitation requires bidders to submit comprehensive responses through the eMACS Q&A Board, with strict compliance to the State of Montana's contract Standard Terms and Conditions. The bid was opened on March 27, 2019, with a critical submission deadline of April 17, 2019, at 3:00 PM MDT, and vendors must deliver the equipment F.O.B. to the MDT Equipment Department in Helena, MT by September 13, 2019. Potential bidders must provide detailed manufacturer specifications, current model information, and comprehensive warranty documentation to be considered for the contract.

The contract opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. Bidders must be registered with the Montana Secretary of State and comply with Dark Money Disclosure requirements outlined in Executive Order No. 15-2018. Payment terms are structured as 0% 0, Net 30, suggesting standard net payment processing after invoice receipt. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves acquiring 30 total truck patrol wings, which indicates a substantial equipment investment. Vendors must demonstrate technical capability to provide heavy-duty truck equipment meeting MDT's precise specifications. The solicitation suggests a competitive bidding process where technical compliance, product quality, and meeting all specified requirements will be crucial for contract award.