12-15-23 Douthat and James River Lane Shark Cutters

This state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of two new Lane Shark LS-4 Cutters or approved equal for use at Douthat State Park and James River State Park in Bath County and Buckingham County, Virginia. The cutters must be compatible with a John Deere 5075E tractor, provide multiple cutting positions, and include a 1-year limited warranty. Bids must be submitted electronically by January 15, 2024, and the successful bidder must deliver the items within 45 days of award. Bidders must provide product cut sheets demonstrating compliance with the minimum specifications. The bid prices must be firm, all-inclusive, and cannot exceed $100,000 for a DSBSD-certified small business or $10,000 for a DSBSD-certified micro business. Award will be made on a line-item basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that meets these criteria.

This contract opportunity is set aside for award priority to DSBSD-certified micro or small businesses. The contract will be paid for with public funds, and the Commonwealth of Virginia encourages the use of electronic and credit card payments. The contract is subject to the availability of appropriated funds, and the Commonwealth reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The eVA vendor transaction fee will be assessed on any resulting purchase orders.