Award
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation DNRC-IFB-2026-1366EH
Fire Protection Bureau Heavy Duty Chassis
Recipient
Clark Bison Motors LLC dba Bison Ford (Lines 1 and 3), Fremont Motors Company (Line 2)
Award Amount
$581,215.00
Ceiling
$581,215.00
Awarded
January 30, 2026
Identifier
DNRC-IFB-2026-1366EH
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, located in Helena, Montana, awarded contracts for heavy duty truck chassis under solicitation DNRC-IFB-2026-1366EH. The contracts were awarded to Clark Bison Motors LLC dba Bison Ford for Line 1 (Extended cab) and Line 3 (Crew cab), and Fremont Motors Company for Line 2 (Single cab). The procurement involved the purchase of Ford F-550 chassis cab vehicles in three configurations: Extended/Double Cab, Single/Regular Cab, and Crew Cab, all in fleet white color, with delivery estimated between February and June 2026. The total obligated amount for the award was approximately $581,215. The award process involved a public bid with companies such as Rogers Motors LLC, PFVT Motors LLC dba Peoria Ford, and Aria Contracting Sales & Services, Inc., which were not successful. The contract specifications included delivery timelines of 120-150 days after receipt of purchase orders, with detailed build/spec sheets provided. The procurement was managed under the Montana Procurement Act, with the award announced via a notice of intent to award and public inspection of bid scores.
Description
The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is accepting bids for truck chassis that meet or exceed the specifications herein.