2025 or newer Class 8 Day Cab Tandem Axle 24ft Insulated Box

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, on behalf of the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, is soliciting bids for a one-time purchase of a single 2025 or newer Class 8 Day Cab Tandem Axle truck equipped with a 24-foot insulated box and refrigeration unit. The procurement specifies mandatory technical requirements including a Cummins ISx 15 or Detroit DD15 engine with 14-17 liter displacement and 450-600 horsepower, a transmission meeting specified standards, and a Thermo-King T-1080S 30 Model refrigeration unit or equivalent. The vehicle must be delivered to 4496 Cader Lakes Drive, Ripley, WV 25271, within 90 working days of receiving a purchase order or notice to proceed. Award will be made to the vendor offering the lowest overall total cost that meets all mandatory specifications, with pricing remaining firm for the life of the contract. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is required for all vendors submitting bids, though the specific date and location were not filled in the solicitation documents. The question submission deadline is May 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, with bids closing on May 14, 2026, at 1:30 PM EST. Vendors may submit bids electronically via wvOASIS, in paper form, or by facsimile to the Purchasing Division at 2019 Washington Street East, Charleston, WV 25305.

West Virginia resident vendors and certified small, women-owned, or minority-owned businesses may be eligible for preference consideration under state law. The contract requires vendors to accept payment by electronic funds transfer and P-Card, with payment made in arrears upon receipt of proper invoice and goods. All successful vendors must provide a minimum three-year manufacturer bumper-to-bumper warranty on the vehicle. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific budget ranges are identified in the solicitation documents. The commodity code assigned to this procurement is 25101913, and the contract will run from the issuance of the Award Document until all goods have been delivered, not to exceed one fiscal year. Invoices should be directed to the Department of Agriculture, Department of Administrative Services, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, West Virginia.