Purchase of Multiple New Police Vehicles - 2026

Location:	Montana
Posted:	Sep 3, 2026
Due:	Sep 24, 2026
Agency:	Cascade County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	23 - Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles
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Bid Title:	Purchase of Multiple New Police Vehicles - 2026
Category:	Request for Proposals
Status:	Open

Description:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cascade County Public Works will receive sealed bids for the purchase of multiple new police vehicles for the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office. Specifications for the various police vehicles may be obtained by contacting Les Payne, Director, Cascade County Public Works, 279 Vaughn S. Frontage Road, Great Falls, MT 59404; Phone (406) 454-6920 or at cascadecountymt.gov/bids.

Bids will be opened on the 24th day of September 2026, at the time of 1:00 o’clock p.m. in the office of the Board of Commissioners, in the Cascade County Courthouse Annex, 325 2 ^nd Ave North, Room 111, Great Falls, Montana. No electronic/digital media bids are allowed. Late bids will be returned unopened.

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 lowest and most responsible bidder for each of the various types or model of vehicles.

All bidders are expected to be aware of and to abide by all state and federal statutes, 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 1st day of September 2026.

Publication Date/Time:

9/1/2026 8:00 AM

Closing Date/Time:

9/24/2026 1:00 PM

Submittal Information:

Bids must be received by September 24, 2026, at 1:00 pm

Bid Opening Information:

September 24, 2026; 1:00 PM

Contact Person:

Les Payne, Director
Cascade County Public Works Director

Plan & Spec Available:

https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8198/Purchase-of-Multiple-New-Police-Vehicles-2026

Business Hours:

M-F; 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM MST

Fax Number:

(406)454-6922

Qualifications:

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 vehicles 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 lowest and most responsible bidder for each of the various types or model of vehicles. All bidders are expected to be aware of and to abide by all state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations governing the solicitation and acceptance of public contracts, including any such statute, rule or regulation relating to non-discrimination. Each bidder is expected to be familiar with and abide by all laws of the federal, state and local governments regarding their obligations in bidding and performing public contracts. Each bidder is expected to be familiar with and abide by all laws of the federal, state and local governments regarding their obligations in bidding and performing public contracts.

Special Requirements:

The successful bidder shall be expected to abide by all provisions of state and federal law regarding discrimination. One such provision, in Montana law is Section 49-3-207, Montana Code Annotated, which states Non-Discrimination; “(e)very state or local contract or subcontract for construction of public buildings or for other public work or for goods or services must contain a provision that all hiring must be on the basis of merit and qualifications, and a provision that there may not be discrimination on the basis of race, color religion, creed, political ideas, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or national origin by the persons performing the contract. Pursuant to Section 18-1-102, Montana Code Annotated, Cascade County will award the contract “to the lowest responsible bidder without regard to residency. However, a resident must be allowed a preference on a contract against the bid of a nonresident if the state or country of the nonresident enforces a preference for residents. The preference must be equal to the preference given in the other state or country."

Miscellaneous:

Should any bidder have any questions about the specifications, or any provision or other information contained in the bidder’s package, they may direct inquires to Les Payne, Director, Cascade County Public Works, 279 Vaughn S. Frontage Road, Great Falls, MT 59404; phone 406-454-6920. Any clarification information, or any changes made to any information in the bidder’s package shall be provided to all potential bidders who have obtained a copy of the specifications from Cascade County.

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INVITATION TO BIDDERS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cascade County Public Works will receive sealed bids for

the purchase of multiple new police vehicles for the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office. Specifications for

the various police vehicles may be obtained by contacting Les Payne, Director, Cascade County Public

Works, 279 Vaughn S. Frontage Road, Great Falls, MT 59404; Phone (406) 454-6920 or at

cascadecountymt.gov/bids.

Bids will be opened on the 24th day of September 2026, at the time of 1:00 o’clock p.m. in the

office of the Board of Commissioners, in the Cascade County Courthouse Annex, 325 2nd Ave North, Room

111, Great Falls, Montana. No electronic/digital media bids are allowed. Late bids will be returned

unopened.

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 vehicles 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 lowest and most responsible bidder for each of the various types or model of vehicles.

All bidders are expected to be aware of and to abide by all state and federal statutes, 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 1st day of September 2026.

LES W PAYNE

Les Payne, Director

Cascade County Public Works Department

(Publish September 2, September 6, and September 13, 2026)

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