Cascade County Purchase of 2 or More 2026 or Newer All-Wheel Drive Motor Graders Bid
Cascade CountyCounty · Great Falls, MT- Due
- Sep 24, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
- Primary contact
- Les Payne
- (406) 454-6920
The 30-second brief
Cascade County Public Works is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of two (2) or more 2026 or newer, diesel powered, articulated frame all-wheel drive motor graders. Bidders must provide a bid security in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount. No electronic or digital media bids will be accepted. Bids will be opened at the office of the Board of Commissioners in the Cascade County Courthouse Annex. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and/or most responsible bidder. Bids must remain effective for sixty (60) days following the opening.
Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, Or Bid bond (10%), Bid form supplied with specifications
Lowest and or most responsible bidder
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Summary
Cascade County Public Works is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of two (2) or more 2026 or newer, diesel powered, articulated frame all-wheel drive motor graders.
Bidders must provide a bid security in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount. No electronic or digital media bids will be accepted. Bids will be opened at the office of the Board of Commissioners in the Cascade County Courthouse Annex. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and/or most responsible bidder. Bids must remain effective for sixty (60) days following the opening.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest and or most responsible bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Certified Check
- Cashier’s Check
- Bid bond (10%)
- Bid form supplied with specifications
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Certified Check
- Cashier’s Check
- Bid bond
- Bid form
- Submit to
- office of the Board of Commissioners, in the Cascade County Courthouse Annex, 325 2nd Ave North, Room 111, Great Falls, Montana
- Scope location
- Great Falls, MT
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Cascade County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 24, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: office of the Board of Commissioners, in the Cascade County Courthouse Annex, 325 2nd Ave North, Room 111, Great Falls, Montana. For questions, contact Les Payne.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Cascade County in MT, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Les Payne at (406) 454-6920. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, Or Bid bond (10%), Bid form supplied with specifications. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest and or most responsible bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Cascade County?
All active and historical solicitations from Cascade County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Cascade County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, Bid bond, bid form. Review the full document from Cascade County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Great Falls, MT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.