Anthony Correctional Plastic Transport Carts

The West Virginia Department of Homeland Security - Division of Administrative Services, on behalf of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, is seeking a one-time purchase contract for transport carts for the Anthony Correctional Center & Jail in White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County. The specific procurement involves two JonesZylon Company TC-49A ENCL Medium, Enclosed, Tray Transport Carts or equivalent, with precise specifications including 52.88" length x 52.44" height x 33.75" depth, ninety compartment configuration, all-welded aluminum construction, and 6" poly casters. These carts are designed for meal distribution to inmates, featuring compartments that can hold specific tray sizes and a stainless steel dropdown latch that can be padlocked. The solicitation (ARFQ 0608 DCR2500000114) was posted on June 11, 2025, with a bid due date of June 25, 2025, at 10:30 AM. Vendors must submit bids electronically through wvOASIS or as a signed document, with a Q&A question deadline of June 18, 2025, at 2 PM. The contract will be awarded to the vendor providing the lowest overall total cost that meets the required specifications, with standard delivery expected within thirty (30) working days after order receipt.

The procurement does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for specific types of organizations. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance, and be properly registered with the agency. The contract may require additional documentation such as licenses, certifications, and background checks. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the solicitation emphasizes FDA requirements for multi-use food service products, stipulating that food-contact surfaces must be smooth and free of imperfections. Vendors must designate a contract manager responsible for overseeing contract responsibilities and addressing customer service issues. The contract is contingent upon legislative fund appropriation and will be void if funding is unavailable. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement is for two transport carts, with vendors required to provide unit pricing that remains firm for the contract's duration and prohibited from charging additional fees not expressly outlined in the solicitation.