Semi-Tractor

The State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, specifically the Human and Community Services Division's Intergovernmental Human Services Bureau, is seeking bids for a Conventional Chassis Set Back Axle Tractor with a 72" Sleeper through Invitation for Bid (IFB) DPHHS-IFB-2019-0235. The primary objective is to procure one tractor that will be used to transport and deliver USDA purchased commodities throughout Montana, Wyoming, and Northern Utah. The bid was opened on 6/21/2019 at 11:00 AM MDT and is scheduled to close on 7/25/2019 at 2:00 PM MDT. Potential bidders must complete several prerequisites, including reviewing and accepting the Single Point of Contact, IFB General Requirements, Q&A Board entries, Tractor Specifications, and the State of Montana's standard terms and conditions. Bidders are also required to complete a Dark Money Declaration form in compliance with Montana Executive Order No. 15-2018. The procurement covers multiple vehicle commodity codes, including heavy-duty trucks, vehicles, and specialized vehicles. The primary contact for this procurement is Gina Cox, who can be reached at Gina.Cox@mt.gov or +1 406-444-0580.

While the document does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, it does mandate compliance with the Dark Money Disclosure requirement. The procurement appears to be open to standard commercial vehicle vendors capable of supplying a heavy-duty tractor meeting the specified requirements. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration details are provided in the available documentation. The bid requires submission of a total bid price, with no individual service line items noted. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single tractor intended for interstate commodity transportation. Interested vendors must carefully review all specification documents and ensure full compliance with Montana's procurement guidelines and the specified technical requirements for the tractor.