Montana State University MSU-IFB-2026-0766

Shuttle Bus for MSU-Bozeman (New or Used)

The Montana State University – Bozeman, located in Bozeman, Montana, intends to award a contract to Zimmerman Enterprises Inc. for the purchase of one (1) 10+2 passenger non-CDL shuttle bus, which may be new or certified used. The procurement process involved a solicitation with the number MSU-IFB-2026-0766, and the award is managed by the Montana State University procurement office. The contract specifies the procurement of a shuttle bus with features such as low-floor, single-step entry, manually operated ramp, and +2 seating on the driver's side, complying with federal and Montana regulations. The bid included two product line items: a new bus and a used bus, each with a quantity of one. The delivery is required within 90 days after award. The award notice was posted publicly, with Zimmerman Enterprises Inc. identified as the apparent successful offeror, and other bidders included Davey Coach Sales, LLC, Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc., and Northwest Bus Sales, Inc. The procurement contact is Tod Davis, with email tod.davis@montana.edu. The award is categorized under the state government sector, with the jurisdiction being Montana, USA. The procurement involved NAICS codes 5113 and 5121, related to vehicles and mass transportation. The location of the award is Bozeman, Montana. Potential competitors for similar awards include companies involved in mass transportation vehicles and bus manufacturing.

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Montana State University – Bozeman is soliciting bids for the purchase of one (1) 10+2 passenger non-CDL shuttle bus, either new or certified used.

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