Skid-Steer

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP) initiated a limited solicitation bid opportunity (Number FWP-LimtSol-2020-0083-1) for the procurement of a skid-steer and related equipment, with the solicitation open from December 11, 2019, to December 19, 2019. The procurement specifically includes one skid-steer, a 74" heavy-duty bucket, and a 74" bolt-on cutting edge, to be delivered F.O.B. to MFWP's location at 2300 Lake Elmo Drive in Billings, Montana. Bidders were required to complete several mandatory steps, including downloading and completing a Contractor Information Form, submitting a cost proposal, providing manufacturer's literature to verify specifications, and uploading a warranty for the proposed unit. The solicitation was conducted under a limited solicitation format with an all-or-none award condition, and the vendor is obligated to unload the equipment and ensure it is set up and ready to operate upon delivery. Key commodity codes for this procurement are 5108 (Vehicles - Heavy Equipment) and 5111 (Vehicles - Implement, Agriculture, & Accessories), with the primary contact for the solicitation being Kari Shinn, reachable at KShinn@mt.gov or +1 406-495-3249.

The solicitation document does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, Net 30, and the bid was ultimately awarded to Bobcat of BigSky Inc. While no specific budget range is detailed in the available documentation, the procurement appears to be for a standard skid-steer equipment purchase. The solicitation does not indicate any requirements for disadvantaged enterprises or special vendor classifications. No information is provided about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The procurement seems to be a straightforward equipment acquisition to support Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks' operational needs, with the primary goal of obtaining a functional skid-steer for use in their Billings location.