Wheelchair Lift for SouthWestern Montana Veterans Home

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, through the Office of Procurement and Contracts, is requesting bids on a wheelchair lift for the Southwestern Montana Veterans Home under IFB 1443068, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time.

The scope is a single lump-sum bid covering both wheelchair lift equipment and installation. Bidders must submit manufacturer's descriptive literature establishing quality and compliance with specifications, a completed cost proposal document, and a separate one-year warranty line item. Bids must remain sealed until closing time.

Montana-specific requirements include verification that the offeror does not discriminate against firearm entities or trade associations in accordance with Montana Code Annotated 30-20-301, and confirmation of business entity status. Vendor registration and compliance with the eMACS system are prerequisites. Payment terms are Net 30 days with no discount for early payment.

Bidders must accept multiple contractual prerequisites prior to submission, including the Scope of Work, warranty information, debarment certifications, vendor registration requirements, and other contract terms. The commodity codes associated with this procurement are 2603 (Health Related - Disabled Persons Equipment, Supplies & Services), 2607 (Health Related - Hospital Equipment), and 2608 (Health Related - Hospital Supplies).

Primary point of contact: April Pfeiffer at April.Pfeiffer@mt.gov or 406-444-5329. eMACS Help Desk: 406-444-2575 or emacs@mt.gov.