Buyout of Lease for two (2) LeeBoy Force Feed Loaders

The state of West Virginia, specifically Randolph County, is pursuing a sole source procurement to buy out the lease for two LeeBoy 3000C Force Feed Loaders located in District 4 and District 7 of the West Virginia Division of Highways. The procurement is being managed by the West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division through a Central Sole Source Determination (CSSD) process. The specific equipment being procured includes two Force Feed Loaders with serial number 222984, which are currently under lease and being considered for purchase. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2021, with a closing date of August 12, 2021 at 1:30 PM. This direct award contract is being processed with Rish Equipment as the sole vendor, indicating a non-competitive procurement method. The documentation does not specify detailed technical requirements, performance specifications, or delivery timelines for the equipment beyond the basic identification of the two LeeBoy loaders.

The procurement documentation does not explicitly outline any set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, or specific vendor restrictions for this contract. No information is provided about the current incumbent vendor beyond Rish Equipment being the proposed direct award recipient. The total contract value and specific pricing details are not comprehensively documented in the provided materials, though the procurement appears to be focused on a straightforward equipment lease buyout. The funding sources and budgetary allocations are not clearly articulated in the available documents. Additionally, there are no indications of contract renewal options, integration requirements with existing infrastructure, or additional qualification criteria for potential respondents. The sole source nature of the procurement suggests a direct and uncomplicated transaction for the acquisition of the two Force Feed Loaders.