161014 Hired Equipment with Operator

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Richmond District is requesting bids on on-call, as-needed hourly rental of equipment with operators and personnel to perform general maintenance operations, incidental construction, and critical-urgent repair work across Chesterfield, Powhatan, and Amelia Counties within the Chesterfield Residency, with bids due July 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The scope includes motor graders, backhoes, dozers, dump trucks, loaders, excavators, and other specialized machinery, each with qualified operators. Operators must hold appropriate Virginia commercial driver's licenses and certifications. Bidders must submit fixed hourly rates for each equipment type and operator combination, with rates firm for the contract period; pricing must include operator costs, fuel, and maintenance. The contract carries no guaranteed minimum hours; VDOT retains the right to call upon contractors as needed for emergency repairs and maintenance activities. Equipment must be available for dispatch within specified timeframes and meet VDOT standards while being maintained in good working condition.

Bidders must carry comprehensive liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage and comply with all applicable VDOT safety regulations and standards. The solicitation includes a contractor licensing requirement; however, VDOT has acknowledged that exemptions from Board for Contractors licensure may be available under applicable regulations and will be evaluated during bid review. No addendum was issued to remove this requirement from the solicitation.

An optional pre-bid conference was held July 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Cheryl Lewis is the Contract Officer. Questions and answers were posted July 7, 2026. At least one prospective bidder, Thirty Three, Inc., attended the pre-bid conference.