Service Bodies

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS) for service bodies to be mounted on various truck chassis. The procurement specifically targets four vehicle groups, including 2020 model trucks from Ram, Chevrolet, and Ford, such as a Ram 3500 Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD 4x4 Extended Cab, Ford F250 Crew Cab, Ford F250 Extended Cab, and Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F350 Cab & Chassis models. The solicitation was published on December 11, 2019, with bid submissions due by January 8, 2020, and a requested delivery timeline of 120 days post-award. Key requirements included submission of a Dark Money Declaration form, comprehensive warranty information, and compliance with state procurement regulations. The commodity codes for this procurement were 5108 (Vehicles - Heavy Equipment) and 5109 (Vehicles - Heavy Equipment Repair and Maintenance Parts).

The contract was ultimately awarded to Kois Brothers Equipment Co. for $79,520.00, with payment terms of 0% 0, Net 30. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder eligibility were explicitly detailed in the documentation, the procurement followed standard state procurement guidelines. Bidders were required to review and accept standard terms and conditions, comply with delivery and warranty specifications, and thoroughly review all Q&A entries related to the solicitation. The procurement covered jurisdictions including Flathead County and Judith Gap City in Montana, with all pricing specified as F.O.B. Helena, MT. The solicitation did not indicate any preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology.