Snow Clearing (Plowing) Services-Limestone Hills Training Area

The Montana Department of Military Affairs has issued an Invitation for Bid (DMA2020-0028) for snow clearing and plowing services at the Limestone Hills Training Site near Townsend, Montana. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide snow removal services from January 2, 2020, through June 30, 2020, with 15 regular snow clearing events requested for snowfall of 3 inches or more, and an option for 5 additional snow clearing events. Potential contractors must submit detailed qualifications, including comprehensive equipment lists, operator experience, and a minimum of three professional references. Bidders are required to provide documentation of past similar projects and comply with Montana's prevailing wage requirements and dark money spending disclosure regulations. The bid solicitation requires submission of insurance certifications, payment method preferences, and will be evaluated based on contractor qualifications and capabilities. The bid is scheduled to close on January 16, 2020, at 2:00 PM MST, with Bob Oliver (roliver@mt.gov, 406-324-3331) serving as the primary contact for the solicitation.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the solicitation appears open to qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical and operational requirements. The contract will utilize standard payment terms of Net 30 and will be compensated in US Dollars. The scope of work includes potential sanding services in addition to snow clearing, suggesting flexibility in service delivery. Although no specific budget range is provided, the contract covers snow removal services for the Limestone Hills Training Site through the 2020 winter season, with potential for multiple snow clearing events. Interested contractors will need to demonstrate robust snow removal capabilities, appropriate equipment, experienced operators, and compliance with state regulatory requirements to be considered for the contract.