MSU IFB Brand Specific Aerowerks Rotary Tray Accumulator/Conveyor System Purchase and Installation

Montana State University Culinary Services is issuing an Invitation For Bid (MSU-IFB-2027-0880) for the purchase and installation of an Aerowerks Rotary Tray Accumulator/Conveyor System. This brand-specific procurement is intended for a high-volume residential dining facility to support critical dish return and ware washing operations. The contract requires the system to be designed for continuous, high-volume institutional food-service use. The total cost must encompass the equipment, delivery, installation, and training. Bids are due by November 16, 2026, and must include an itemized quote, manufacturer's descriptive literature to verify quality and compliance, and a current W-9 form. The award is based on technical compliance with the required Aerowerks specifications and pricing. Successful bidders must adhere to several university-specific mandates, including registration in the SmartBuyMSU e-procurement system, acceptance of an all-or-none award clause, and compliance with Montana Code Annotated 30-20-301 regarding nondiscrimination against firearms entities. Payment terms are set at Net 30, and the university utilizes DocuSign for electronic contract execution. Offerors are also required to disclose the use of artificial intelligence in their proposal development and provide designated contact information for both contract and financial liaisons.