Addendum 1 6X4 rubber tired multi-purpose excavator w/OPT.

The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) is conducting a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to establish an open-end contract for 6x4 Rubber Tired Multi-Purpose Excavators and associated optional attachments. The procurement seeks 20 units of excavators and 20 units each of four optional attachments: Ditching Bucket, Hydraulically Operated Limb Shears, Digging Bucket, and Hydraulic Thumb/Grapple. The solicitation specifically targets the procurement of a Gradall XL 4100V or equivalent multi-purpose excavator for the Department of Transportation's Equipment Division located in Buckhannon, West Virginia. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on August 30, 2018, with a deadline for vendor questions established as September 5, 2018 at 10 AM EST. The final response deadline is September 19, 2018 at 1:30 PM EST, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Evaluation will likely focus on technical specifications, compliance with requirements, pricing, and the vendor's ability to meet the specified equipment and attachment needs.

The solicitation documents do not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. No information is provided about disadvantaged enterprise requirements or preferences. The addendum clarifies that vendors must be capable of accepting electronic fund transfer (EFT) payments but are not required to accept payment by purchasing card. No incumbent vendor is mentioned, and the specific budget or total contract value is not disclosed in the available documents. The contract appears to be an indefinite quantity agreement, allowing for potential multiple purchase orders over an unspecified contract term. The procurement is specific to Taylor County, West Virginia, and will support the state's transportation infrastructure maintenance and operational needs. Electronic bidding and documentation submission are expected, with vendors required to provide detailed specifications and pricing for the excavators and optional attachments.