Vehicle Purchase and Recycling-Powder River County

The State of Montana Department of Environmental Quality is seeking a vendor to purchase, haul, and crush vehicles in Powder River County through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered DEQ-IFB2026-0204. This procurement opportunity focuses on environmental services and metal container recycling, utilizing commodity codes 1616 and 1104. The solicitation requires a qualified vendor to comprehensively manage junk vehicle removal, including purchasing, transportation, and crushing of vehicles within the specified county jurisdiction. The bid is open from September 18, 2025, to October 2, 2025, with responses to be submitted through the eMACS system. Prospective bidders are encouraged to submit questions through the Q&A Board and can contact Rebecca Gregg (Rebecca.Gregg@mt.gov, +1 406-444-3101) for additional information. The full scope of services is detailed in Attachment A of the solicitation documents, and bidders must carefully review all attached materials before submission.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types are explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation, the procurement follows standard state bidding protocols. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, with a Net 30 payment schedule. The solicitation does not indicate a specific budget range or award value for the vehicle purchase and recycling services. Potential vendors should be prepared to demonstrate capability in vehicle purchasing, hauling, and crushing operations, with a focus on environmental compliance and efficient recycling processes. The contract appears to be a standalone event-based procurement rather than a multi-year agreement, suggesting a one-time or periodic vehicle recycling initiative for Powder River County. Interested vendors should ensure they have the necessary equipment, logistical capabilities, and environmental certifications to successfully execute the contract requirements.