Class 8 Day Cab Tandem Axle Tractor - 2025 or Newer

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division is soliciting bids on behalf of the West Virginia Department of Agriculture for a one-time purchase of a single Class 8 Day Cab Tandem Axle Tractor, model year 2025 or newer, under Centralized Request for Quote (CRFQ) AGR26-41. The solicitation was posted on April 29, 2026, with a question submission deadline of May 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, a mandatory pre-bid meeting requirement, and a bid closing date of May 13, 2026, at 1:30 PM EST. The tractor must meet detailed technical specifications including a Cummins ISx15 or Detroit DD15 diesel engine rated between 450-600 horsepower, a 13-speed manual or 12-speed automatic transmission, air ride suspension on tandem rear axles, and a Fontaine C7000 series fifth wheel with air slide. The vendor offering the lowest overall total cost that meets all mandatory specifications will be selected, and the successful bidder must deliver the vehicle to 4496 Cedar Lakes Drive, Ripley, WV 25271, within 90 working days of purchase order issuance. All vendors must attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting, sign an attendance sheet, and maintain vendor registration with the West Virginia Purchasing Division prior to contract award. The contract includes a requirement for a minimum three-year manufacturer bumper-to-bumper warranty, F.O.B. destination delivery terms, and payment in arrears upon receipt of proper invoice.

The solicitation documentation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for particular vendor classifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement record. There is no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirement noted, as this represents a straightforward equipment purchase of a single new vehicle. The specific budget or award value is not disclosed in the available solicitation materials, though interested bidders should direct pricing inquiries to Larry D. McDonnell, the designated buyer, prior to the May 6, 2026, question deadline. Vendors must be properly registered with the West Virginia Purchasing Division and should note that the state will not reimburse sales, use, or personal property taxes as part of the contract.