Towing

The University of Montana has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) number UOM-IFB-2018-3097 for comprehensive towing services through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS). The procurement covers 37 distinct line items for towing services, including flat fees, one-way towing, per-mile charges, and per-day rates, categorized under commodity code 5116 for Vehicles - Repairs/Maintenance. Bidders must complete a cover sheet, provide references, submit company profiles, and demonstrate relevant experience in towing services. The solicitation was released on 4/5/2018, with bids set to open on 4/6/2018 and close on 4/26/2018 at 2:00 PM MST. Potential bidders are required to submit pricing for each line item and may ask questions about the bid until April 18, 2018. The procurement contact is Vickie Voss, reachable at vickie.voss@mso.umt.edu or +1 406-243-2210, with electronic submissions preferred through the eMACS system.

The bid allows for both electronic and mail-in submissions, with bidders required to provide proof of authority for the person signing the bid and accept standard terms and conditions under Montana law. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types are explicitly mentioned, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests that qualified towing service providers with demonstrated capability and experience will be considered. The procurement appears to be an "as needed" contract, implying potential ongoing work for the selected vendor(s). Although a specific budget range is not provided, the extensive line item structure suggests a potentially significant contract value based on the university's towing service requirements. Interested vendors must carefully review all submission guidelines, ensure complete documentation, and comply with the specified bid requirements to be considered for the towing services contract.