Snow Clearing Services for Fort Harrison Facilities

The State of Montana Department of Military Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide snow clearing services for specific facilities at Fort Harrison, including the Helena Armed Forces Reserve Center (HAFRC Building 1900) and Regional Training Institutes (RTI) Buildings 401 and 402. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered FMO-IFB-240096MH requires a comprehensive snow clearing solution for parking lots and driving lanes. A mandatory pre-bid walk-through is required for all potential vendors, with the bid opening on 10/13/2023 at 10:00 AM MDT and closing on 10/27/2023 at 2:00 PM MDT. The procurement seeks an all-inclusive cost per snow clearing event, with two distinct service line items covering different facility areas. Potential bidders must complete several required forms, including a "Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services Representation" form and provide contract liaison information. Vendors must comply with Montana prevailing wage rate requirements for non-construction services and are encouraged to submit questions through the Q&A Board prior to the submission deadline.

The contract appears to have specific restrictions and requirements for potential vendors. Bidders must certify that they do not discriminate against firearm entities or trade associations, and only vendors who attend the mandatory pre-bid walk-through will have their bids considered for award. Payment terms are set at Net 30 in US Dollars. While specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the bid includes standard state procurement requirements that may impact vendor eligibility. The solicitation is specifically focused on Cascade County and Fort Benton City jurisdictions within Montana. Although a precise award value is not specified, the contract involves snow clearing services for multiple buildings at the Fort Harrison facility, suggesting a seasonal service contract with potential for multiple snow clearing events throughout the winter season. Interested vendors should carefully review all documentation and attend the mandatory pre-bid walk-through to ensure compliance with all bidding requirements.