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 requesting quotes for one 2025 or newer Class 8 Day Cab Tandem Axle truck with a 24-foot insulated box and refrigeration unit, with quotes due July 21, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. EST. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is required for all vendors submitting bids, though the specific date and time are not specified in the solicitation documents.

The truck must meet detailed engine, transmission, and refrigeration specifications. The engine must be a Cummins ISx 15 or Detroit DD15 diesel with minimum 320 horsepower and 8.8 to 17 liters displacement. Transmission options are 13-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. The refrigeration unit must be Thermo-King T-690 with HMI controller, and the truck must include a 3,000-pound lift gate. The vehicle must have a gross weight capacity of a minimum of 33,000 pounds to qualify as Class 8. Addendum No. 01, issued July 14, clarified engine displacement ranges and confirmed the State will provide Federal Excise Tax exemption documentation via IRS Form 147C or government information letter. Vendors must acknowledge receipt of all addenda with their bids to avoid disqualification.

Delivery is required within 45 working days of receiving a purchase order to the Agency location at 4496 Cader Lakes Drive, Ripley, West Virginia, F.O.B. destination. The manufacturer warranty must be a minimum of two years bumper-to-bumper, with the refrigeration unit and lift gate carrying a minimum 12-month full coverage warranty. Award goes to the vendor providing the lowest overall total cost for a truck meeting all mandatory specifications. Questions were due July 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST. The buyer is Larry D. McDonnell, reachable at 304-558-2063 or larry.d.mcdonnell@wv.gov. Vendors must be properly registered with the West Virginia Purchasing Division and in good standing with all applicable state and local licensing requirements.