Tongue River Ranch Stock Water

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is seeking a contractor to improve and replace the existing stock water system on the State-owned Tongue River Ranch located in Custer County, Montana. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered DNRC-IFB-2025-1297R is a procurement opportunity for agricultural services and water system infrastructure, specifically targeting water tanks, irrigation systems, pumps, and water treatment solutions. The solicitation is open from March 27, 2025, at 9:00 AM MDT to April 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT, with sealed bids required by the closing date. Potential contractors must complete several prerequisite steps, including reviewing and accepting documents such as the Scope of Services, standard terms and conditions, draft contract, and project drawings and specifications. Bidders are required to provide comprehensive business information, verify nondiscrimination against firearms entities, and submit a total overall cost for the project as a lump sum. The primary point of contact for questions is Rhonda Peters, reachable at Rhonda.Peters@mt.gov or +1 406-444-3320, with additional technical support available through the electronic bidding system (eMACS) help desk at 406-444-2575 or emacs@mt.gov.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Payment terms are established at 0% with net 30 days, suggesting standard payment expectations for the contracted work. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, the project involves improving an existing stock water system, which implies potential integration with current infrastructure. The bid requires a comprehensive lump sum proposal, indicating that the budget and project scope are well-defined, though specific award values are not explicitly stated in the provided documentation. Interested contractors will need to demonstrate capability in agricultural services and water system infrastructure, with an understanding of the technical specifications and project requirements outlined in the attached documents. The procurement is specifically tied to Deer Lodge County, Montana, with the primary work location being the State-owned Tongue River Ranch in Custer County.