INVITATION TO BIDDERS     NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Cascade County Public Works Department will receive sealed bids for the purchase of one (1) 2025, or newer, diesel powered 6 x 4 tandem axle truck as specified in this package.   Equipment specifications may be obtained by contacting Bob Wilson, Superintendent, Cascade County Public Works, 279 Vaughn S. Frontage Road, Great Falls, MT 59404; by phone at: (406) 454-6920, or by visiting the website at www.cascadecountymt.gov/bids.   Bids will be opened on Thursday, April 2, 20206 at 1:00 p.m. in the office of the Board of Commissioners, Cascade County Courthouse Annex, 325 2nd Ave North, Room 111, Great Falls, Montana.   Electronic or digital media bids will not be accepted. 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 an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total bid price for the truck.   The successful bidder shall forfeit the bid security to Cascade County if the bidder fails or refuses to enter into a contract within the time specified. Bid security submitted by unsuccessful bidders will be returned upon acceptance of the successful bid.   All bids shall remain valid for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of opening. Cascade County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive any defects or irregularities. All bidders must use the bid form provided with the specifications.   The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.   All bidders are expected to be familiar with and comply with all applicable state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations governing the solicitation and award of public contracts, including any statutes, rules, or regulations relating to nondiscrimination.   The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities, and to accept any bid deemed to be in the best interest of Cascade County.   DATED this 9th day of March 2026                          Les Payne, Director                        Cascade County Public Works Department  # 12158717 March 15, 18, 22, 2026 MNAXLP