Wheelchair Accessible Vans

The Montana Department of Corrections is soliciting bids for a procurement opportunity to acquire three wheelchair-accessible vehicles through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered COR-IFB-2024-0482AB. The specific procurement includes two cargo vans and one minivan, all requiring wheelchair accessibility, which must be delivered FOB to 400 Conley Lake Rd. in Deer Lodge, Montana. The bid was opened on October 16, 2023, and is scheduled to close on November 13, 2023, at 2:00 PM MST, with Amanda Battin serving as the primary procurement contact. Vendors must submit comprehensive proposals that include contact information, delivery specifications, vehicle warranties, and certifications regarding non-discrimination policies. The solicitation utilizes commodity codes 5105 (Vehicles - Cars, Trucks, & Vans) and 5118 (Vehicles - Specialized Vehicles), with payment terms established at 0% 0, Net 30, and transactions conducted in US Dollars. Prospective bidders are required to carefully review all bid instructions and meet administrative prerequisites for vendor registration.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The bid appears open to standard commercial vehicle vendors capable of meeting the wheelchair accessibility specifications. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the procurement suggests a standard fleet replacement or expansion initiative for the Montana Department of Corrections. The solicitation does not provide a specific budget range or precise award value, though the procurement involves three wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Vendors will need to comply with state procurement regulations, provide comprehensive vehicle specifications, and demonstrate capability to deliver vehicles meeting the department's accessibility requirements. The procurement appears focused on acquiring functional, specialized transportation assets to support the Department of Corrections' operational needs in Pondera County and surrounding regions.