Canvas Bridge Aluminum Handrail / Bicycle Rail

The West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways, issued an Agency Request for Quote (ARFQ) on February 3, 2026, seeking bids for a one-time purchase of a complete Canvas Bridge aluminum handrail and bicycle rail system for District 09 located in Greenbrier County. The procurement requires a single unit consisting of a D-rail system, bar posts, clamp bars, bearing pads, and fasteners/bolts, with all materials and construction adhering to West Virginia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications sections 709.31-709.41. Deliverables include the complete aluminum rail system, freight delivery to the Division of Highways District Nine Storage Lot at 146 Stonehouse Road in Lewisburg, West Virginia, and submission of shop drawings for engineer approval within 10 working days of receiving a purchase order. The aluminum materials must conform to ASTM specifications (alloy 6061, temper T6) with specific stainless steel fasteners, continuous rails over a minimum of three posts before splicing, and bearing pads meeting Section 715.15 requirements for tensile strength and durometer hardness. Vendors must submit technical questions in writing to dotprocurementtechques@wv.gov by February 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST, with bids closing on February 19, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. EST via wvOASIS, hand delivery, mail, or fax to 304-558-0047. Delivery must be completed within 30 working days of receiving notice to proceed, and payment will be made in arrears upon receipt of proper invoices with vendors required to accept electronic funds transfer or P-Card payment.

No set-asides or designated restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are identified in this solicitation. Vendors must be registered with the West Virginia State Purchasing Division and demonstrate compliance with the West Virginia Secretary of State, Tax Department, Worker's Compensation, and Unemployment Insurance requirements prior to award eligibility. No incumbent contractors or existing infrastructure requiring integration are referenced in the procurement documents. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all mandatory specifications, with pricing structured to include three line items: the aluminum rail system with all components, freight fees, and credit card service provider fees not to exceed 4 percent. Unit pricing is required for each line item, with unit prices prevailing in case of discrepancies between unit and total pricing. The specific budget or award value range for this procurement is not disclosed in the available solicitation documents.