0123 Case 580SV Hydraulic Thumb ED#352-0199 DOT27*048

West Virginia Department of Transportation Procurement Division is requesting a direct award under sole-source determination for one unit of a Case 580SV Hydraulic Thumb (ED#352-0199) and installation services, with bids due August 28, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. This is a non-competitive procurement; agency sole-source justification is documented in the attached WV-65 form.

The scope comprises two line items: hydraulic thumb parts and installation labor. The equipment will be shipped to and utilized at Division of Highways District One facility in Kanawha County at Cheylan, 14987 MacCorkle Avenue, Cabin Creek, West Virginia 25035. Invoicing will be directed to District One Headquarters at 1340 Smith Street, Charleston, West Virginia 25301. Bids are to be received at the Procurement Division, Division of Highways, Building 6, Room 340A, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, West Virginia 25305.

No unit or total pricing is disclosed in the available documentation. The contract term structure is flexible, with options for term contracts with renewal periods, fixed-period contracts, or one-time purchase arrangements. Pricing is firm for the life of the contract unless otherwise specified, payable in arrears upon receipt of proper invoices and acceptance of goods or services. Vendor payment must include electronic funds transfer or P-Card acceptance. Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability coverage of one million dollars each per occurrence is required. The State of West Virginia is exempt from sales and use taxes. Domestic steel, aluminum, and glass product preferences apply if contract value exceeds fifty thousand dollars. The vendor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, maintain workers' compensation insurance, and provide proof of licensing and good standing with state and local agencies. Contract performance is contingent upon legislative appropriation or alternative funding availability. Questions must be submitted in writing to DOTPROCUREMENTTECHQUES@WV.GOV. James F. Moffatt, 304-414-0815 or james.f.moffatt@wv.gov, is the buyer.