Montana State University Post Farm Seed Storage Expansion ITB 2025 - PPA No. 25-1282
Montana State UniversityHigher Ed · Bozeman, MT- Due
- Nov 13, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Duration
- 4 months
The 30-second brief
Montana State University (MSU) is soliciting sealed bids for the Post Farm Seed Storage Expansion project (PPA No. 25-1282). The scope of work involves construction services to expand seed storage facilities at the MSU Post Farm. Bidders must submit bids by November 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM to the University Facilities Management office in the Plew Building. A strongly recommended pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for October 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM at 321 Schaff Way. Bids equal to or greater than $150,000 require a 10% bid security, and successful bidders must provide 100% Performance and Labor & Material Payment Security. The project must be substantially completed by April 20, 2026, or within 105 consecutive days.
Sealed bids, Bid security (for bids >= $150k), Performance Security, Labor & Material Payment Security
Lowest responsible bidder
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Summary
Montana State University (MSU) is soliciting sealed bids for the Post Farm Seed Storage Expansion project (PPA No. 25-1282).
The scope of work involves construction services to expand seed storage facilities at the MSU Post Farm. Bidders must submit bids by November 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM to the University Facilities Management office in the Plew Building. A strongly recommended pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for October 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM at 321 Schaff Way. Bids equal to or greater than $150,000 require a 10% bid security, and successful bidders must provide 100% Performance and Labor & Material Payment Security. The project must be substantially completed by April 20, 2026, or within 105 consecutive days.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsible bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Sealed bids
- Bid security (for bids >= $150k)
- Performance Security
- Labor & Material Payment Security
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Contract Documents, Bid Form
- Submit to
- Plew Building, 6th & Grant, Bozeman, Montana 59717-2760
- Scope location
- Bozeman, Montana
Questions about this ITB
How do I respond to this ITB from Montana State University?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 13, 2025. 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: Plew Building, 6th & Grant, Bozeman, Montana 59717-2760.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this ITB?
Most government agencies, including Montana State University 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 ITB 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Sealed bids, Bid security (for bids >= $150k), Performance Security, Labor & Material Payment Security. 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 responsible bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Montana State University?
All active and historical solicitations from Montana State University are tracked and searchable. As a higher ed agency, Montana State University regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 4 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this ITB?
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: Contract Documents, Bid Form. Review the full document from Montana State University for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Bozeman, Montana. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.