Snow Clearing Services at Helena Aviation Facilities

The State of Montana, Department of Military Affairs, is seeking a contractor to perform snow clearing services for three specific aviation facilities in Helena: the Helena Aviation Readiness Center (HARC), Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF), and C-12 Hangar. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicits pricing for up to 15 standard snow clearing events and 5 additional snow clearing events, which will cover walkways, parking lots, and roadways. The procurement is classified under commodity code 2504 for Grounds Maintenance - Snow Removal and will be conducted through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (MACS). Bidders must provide comprehensive contact information, including federal tax ID and DUNS number, and demonstrate compliance with Montana Executive Order No. 15-2018 regarding dark money spending disclosure. The bid was opened on 11/13/2018 and closed on 11/27/2018, with a contract term extending to 6/30/2019. Potential vendors must certify their ability to obtain required insurances and must adhere to the 2018 Montana Prevailing Wage Booklet for Nonconstruction.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The primary contact for this bid is Carrie Schell, reachable at cschell@mt.gov or +1 406-444-3319, who can provide additional details about potential vendor qualifications. While the document does not specify a precise budget range, it seeks comprehensive snow clearing services for three distinct aviation facilities. The bid requires vendors to demonstrate operational capability and insurance compliance. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the provided documentation, and there are no specific notes about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. Interested contractors must carefully review the attached site map and ensure they can meet the snow clearing performance standards for multiple locations within Lewis and Clark County, Montana.