SARC Utility Tractor

Montana State University's Southern Agricultural Research Center (MSU SARC) is seeking bids for a new two-wheel drive (2WD) utility tractor through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MSU-IFB-B0004236. The procurement is specifically for a utility tractor with 65-75 horsepower, an open station configuration, and a minimum of 49 PTO horsepower to be used for field operations in agricultural research. The tractor must be a current model, of new construction, and include a standard warranty of at least 24 months or 2,000 hours. Bidders are required to submit three references, a current W-9 form, and documentation proving compliance with bid specifications. The solicitation was released on September 30, 2020, with a closing date of October 9, 2020, and a requested delivery date of April 30, 2021. The tractor will be delivered to the MSU Southern Agricultural Research Center located at 748 Railroad Highway in Huntley, Montana, with shipping costs included (FOB Destination) and mandatory on-site warranty service.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The bid will be processed through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS), with payment terms set at 0% 0, Net 30. The tractor is intended to support research activities in the south-central Montana region, primarily at the Southern Agricultural Research Center. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documentation, the procurement is for a single utility tractor to be used in agricultural research operations. The bid allows for alternate proposals, providing potential vendors some flexibility in meeting the specified requirements. The tractor will be used for field operations, suggesting it needs to be robust and capable of performing various agricultural research tasks in the Montana agricultural landscape.