Excavator, Kobelco 80 cs with minimum 54HP, 7,600 lbs and various bucket widths. w/ operator and 6 more items

Gardner Inc. was awarded contract PO05343209-V2 by the Virginia Department of Transportation on June 16, 2026, with a cumulative contract value of $5,240.00. The contract encompasses the provision of heavy equipment and labor services for delivery to Corey L. Nolley. The equipment and personnel specified include an excavator (Kobelco 80 cs with minimum 54 horsepower), heavy trucks with minimum five axles and 80,000-pound gross vehicle weight rating, a gas-powered rammer compactor, pickup trucks with operators, and a rollback truck with minimum 15,000-pound hauling capacity.

The labor services under this contract include flaggers and unskilled laborers (27 hours at $65 per hour), skilled laborers (3 hours), and equipment operators. The hourly rates for equipment rental with operation include $135 per hour for the excavator, $220 per hour for the heavy truck, $40 per hour for the compactor, and $85 per hour for the pickup truck with operator. The contract represents a standard equipment and labor procurement typical of transportation infrastructure projects conducted by state transportation departments.