INVITATION TO BIDDERS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; that Cascade County Public Works will receive sealed bids for the purchase of one (1) 2025, or newer, three (3) axle Lowboy Semi-Trailer. Specifications for the equipment may be obtained by contacting Les Payne, Public Works Director, 279 S. Vaughn Frontage Road. Phone (406) 454-6920 or a cascadecountymt.gov/bids.
Bids will be opened and read aloud publicly on the 20th day of November 2025, at the time of 1:00 o’clock p.m. in the office of the Board of Commissioners, in the Cascade County Courthouse Annex, Room 111, Great Falls, Montana.
Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid bond payable to Cascade County in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid for the Lowboy semi-trailer without deduction for the value of the possible trade in equipment. The successful bidder shall forfeit to Cascade County their bid security if they fail or refuse to enter into a contract within the time specified. Bid security of unsuccessful bidders shall be returned upon acceptance of the successful bid.
All bids shall remain effective for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of opening. Cascade County reserves the right to consider or reject any and all bids, and further to waive any defects or irregularities. All bidders must use the bid form supplied with the specifications. A contract will be awarded to the most responsible bidder.
All bidders are expected to be aware of and to abide by all state and federal statues, rules, and regulations governing the solicitation and acceptance of public contracts, including any such statute, rule or regulation relating to non-discrimination.
The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities, or to accept any bid they deem to be in the best interest of Cascade County.
DATED: 3rd day of November 2025.
Les Payne, Director
Cascade County Public Works Department
