Univ MT Facilities Shuttle Bus

The University of Montana, through its Facilities Services department, is seeking bids for a 14-passenger shuttle bus via Invitation for Bid (IFB) number UOM-IFB-2020-3142. The procurement is specifically targeting a transportation vehicle under commodity codes 5105 (Vehicles - Cars, Trucks, & Vans) and 5113 (Vehicles - Mass Transportation). The solicitation was officially opened on February 18, 2020, with a firm closing date of March 3, 2020, at 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time. Potential bidders are required to submit comprehensive proposals that meet the detailed specifications outlined in the bid document, with strict adherence to the provided guidelines. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Bob Hlynosky, who can be reached at bob.hlynosky@mso.umt.edu or by phone at +1 406-243-5595. Payment terms for the successful bidder are established at 0% 0, with a net 30-day payment schedule, and all bids will be processed through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (MACS).

While the provided documentation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations, the procurement appears to be a standard competitive bid process open to qualified vendors. The document does not mention incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure. The bid is focused on the acquisition of a single 14-passenger shuttle bus, suggesting a relatively focused procurement with a likely moderate budget range. Potential bidders should carefully review the full specifications in the bid document to ensure complete compliance with the University of Montana's requirements. The procurement is being conducted at the state level, indicating that vendors familiar with Montana's procurement processes and state-level transportation vehicle specifications would be well-positioned to submit competitive bids.