Slide Repair West of Basin

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking to procure 17 seven-passenger minivans through a competitive bidding process for solicitation number MDT-312526-RP. The procurement was released on July 12, 2017, with a bid closing date of August 23, 2017, at 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time. Vendors are required to submit comprehensive vehicle specifications, including detailed information about make, model, year, chassis details, gross vehicle weight, wheelbase, and vehicle length. The solicitation mandates compliance with federal certifications, motor vehicle pollution standards, and specific pre-delivery specifications. Potential bidders must submit all questions through the eMACS Q&A Board and provide complete documentation demonstrating their ability to meet the transportation vehicle requirements. The procurement calls for vehicles to be delivered F.O.B. Helena, MT, with shipping prepaid, and includes specific requirements for warranty descriptions and regulatory compliance.

The solicitation appears to have provisions for disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) participation, though specific set-aside percentages are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation. Payment terms are structured as 0% 0, Net 30, indicating standard government payment protocols. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement seems open to multiple qualified vendors who can meet the technical and regulatory specifications. The bid is conducted using US Dollars and involves multiple commodity codes related to specialized and mass transportation vehicles. Potential vendors can seek additional assistance from the eMACS Help Desk or contact Richele Parkhurst for specific procurement inquiries. Though a precise budget range is not specified, the procurement involves the acquisition of 17 minivans, suggesting a potentially significant contract value commensurate with vehicle procurement costs.