Vacuum Pump on Trailer

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is conducting a Limited Solicitation (FWP-LS-22-0215-A) for the procurement of a 500-gallon vacuum pump and trailer to be delivered to 700 Bluewater Rd., Bridger, MT 59014. The solicitation was released on June 6, 2022, with bid submissions opening at 10:00 AM MDT on 6/6/2022 and closing at 5:00 PM MDT on 7/20/2022. Vendors are required to submit detailed contact information, review and confirm line items, provide the cost of the new vacuum pump and trailer, and attach warranty documentation. The procurement involves two primary line items: a 500-gallon steel tank vacuum pump with trailer (according to specific equipment specifications) and associated shipping and handling costs. Commodity codes for this solicitation include water pumps (5305), trailers (5120), and welding equipment, services, and supplies (5401-5403). The primary contact for this solicitation is Amanda Battin, who can be reached at Amanda.Battin@mt.gov or +1 406-495-3276. Vendors must acknowledge responsibility for FOB (Freight on Board) delivery, with equipment to be delivered within six months of award.

The solicitation documents do not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, Net 30, meaning no early payment discount is offered and the full invoice amount is due within 30 days of invoicing. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requiring integration. While the specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates this is a direct procurement for a specific equipment need. The total value of the contract appears to be limited to the cost of the vacuum pump, trailer, and associated shipping and handling. Vendors will be expected to provide competitive pricing for the specified equipment, with the primary evaluation likely focused on meeting the technical specifications, warranty provisions, and ability to deliver within the six-month timeframe. Interested vendors should carefully review the complete solicitation document to ensure full compliance with all requirements and specifications.