ADDENDUM NO 3 Soilmec SR-35 EVO Hydr Rotary Rig or equal

The West Virginia Department of Transportation, specifically the Division of Highways, is seeking to procure three Soilmec SR-35 EVO Hydraulic Rotary Rigs or equivalent equipment through a Centralized Request for Quote (CRFQ) numbered DOT2200000037. The procurement is primarily focused on acquiring specialized drilling equipment for the department's infrastructure and maintenance operations. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on September 14, 2021, in Buckhannon, West Virginia, with technical questions due by September 21, 2021, at 10:00 am. The formal bid solicitation closed on September 30, 2021, at 1:30 pm, with vendors required to submit comprehensive details including equipment specifications, model numbers, and unit pricing. The procurement process requires vendors to complete an Equipment Preventative Maintenance Questionnaire detailing technical specifications, engine details, vendor contact information, and maintenance requirements prior to equipment delivery. Vendors must provide a complete unit price for the three requested rigs, which will be delivered to the Division of Highways Equipment Division in Buckhannon, West Virginia.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged businesses were explicitly mentioned in the solicitation documents. The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications for the hydraulic rotary rigs. While no incumbent vendor was identified, the documents indicate this is an open-end contract for equipment procurement. The solicitation does not specify a precise award value or comprehensive budget range, though vendors are required to provide unit pricing for the three rigs. Vendors must also complete additional administrative documentation, including a Purchasing Affidavit certifying they are not in default on any monetary obligations to the state and an Ethics Commission Disclosure of Interested Parties form. The contract appears to be a standard procurement mechanism for the West Virginia Department of Transportation to acquire specialized heavy equipment for infrastructure and maintenance operations.