Transit Management System

The State of Montana Department of Transportation is pursuing a sole source contract with Panther International, LLC for a transit management system. This procurement is specifically targeting computing services and software, encompassing multiple technology categories including Software as a Service (SaaS), software reseller, advisory services, analysis, design and planning services, and programming services. The solicitation (MDT-SolSour-2020-0991) was issued on April 28, 2020, with a bid closing date of May 12, 2020, at 2:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time. The contract opportunity is being managed by Kolby Manderle, who can be contacted at komanderle@mt.gov or by phone at 406-444-6365. The primary objective appears to be implementing a comprehensive transit management system that will enhance the state's transportation technology infrastructure. No specific prerequisites for bid entry were identified in the documentation, and the procurement method is a direct sole source award to Panther International, LLC, bypassing traditional competitive bidding processes.

While the documentation does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, the sole source nature of the contract suggests a targeted procurement directly with Panther International, LLC. No information was provided about disadvantaged enterprise participation or specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure. The procurement documents do not specify a precise contract value or budget range for this transit management system. The contact method and solicitation suggest that interested parties or potential vendors seeking more detailed information should directly contact Kolby Manderle through the provided email or phone number. The sole source designation indicates that the State of Montana has determined Panther International, LLC as the sole or most qualified vendor for this specific transit management system solution, likely based on unique technical capabilities or proprietary technology that meets the state's specific requirements.