Shuttle Buses for MSU - Bozeman (New, Used or Leased)

Montana State University - Bozeman has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. MSU-IFB-2024-0630) for a shuttle bus fleet procurement within Gallatin County. The university is seeking up to 4 buses that can be acquired through new, certified used, or leased vehicles, specifically requesting 10+2 non-CDL shuttle buses with low floor, single step entry, and a manually operated ramp configured with +2 on the driver's side. Bidders must complete Attachment A, which details comprehensive specifications and compliance requirements for each bus option. The solicitation was released on 5/2/2024, with bid responses due by 5/16/2024 at 4:00 PM MDT, and the requested delivery timeline is 90 days after award. Evaluation criteria will focus on lowest cost bids that meet the university's requirements, with vendors required to provide a detailed inventory of available shuttles including year, model, options, miles, price, and delivery date. The procurement allows multiple acquisition methods, including cash purchase of new buses, cash purchase of used buses, and leased buses.

The university has structured the procurement to provide flexibility in vendor selection, reserving the right to select used, new, or leased vehicles that meet their requirements and budget. The preferred lease option is a 36-month term up to 25,000 miles with an early cancellation clause, and payment terms are set at 0% 0, Net 30. There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types mentioned in the documentation. The potential award could encompass multiple vendors if a single vendor cannot fulfill the entire order, with the total procurement potentially involving up to 4 shuttle buses. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the university will make selections based on meeting technical specifications and providing the most cost-effective solution. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to provide vehicles that match the detailed requirements, with particular attention to the 10+2 non-CDL shuttle bus configuration and accessibility features.