Weathergaurd Tool Boxes

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks initiated a limited solicitation on January 9, 2020, seeking to procure twelve 4.5 cubic foot Weatherguard Lo Side tool boxes to be delivered F.O.B. to their Helena, Montana facility located at 930 West Custer Avenue. The procurement was specifically for Lincoln County and involved a targeted procurement process with a solicitation opening on 1/9/2020 at 3:00 PM MST and closing on 1/23/2020 at 2:00 PM MST. Vendors were required to submit comprehensive documentation including company contact information, delivery lead times, manufacturer's literature, warranty information, and a completed specification and cost proposal sheet. The solicitation had specific prerequisites, including acceptance of standard terms and conditions and an all-or-none award condition. Evaluation criteria centered on vendors' ability to meet detailed technical specifications, provide appropriate documentation, and comply with delivery requirements, with a requested delivery date of 2/15/2020.

The solicitation did not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Northern Truck Equipment Corp was ultimately awarded the contract, indicating successful compliance with all procurement requirements. The procurement utilized commodity code 5101 for Vehicles - Accessories and established payment terms of 0% 0, Net 30. While a specific budget range was not disclosed, the scope was limited to twelve tool boxes. The primary point of contact for this solicitation was Kari Shinn, reachable at KShinn@mt.gov or +1 406-495-3249, who managed the procurement process. No information was provided about existing infrastructure requirements or mandatory technology integrations, suggesting a straightforward procurement of standard tool storage equipment for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.