Class 8 Snowplow Trucks

The West Virginia Parkways Authority (WVPA) is soliciting proposals for the procurement of four Class 8 snowplow trucks under solicitation number ARFP TPK26*02, with sealed proposals due by 10:30 a.m. on June 1, 2026. The procurement consists of three Class 8 snowplow trucks equipped with automatic transmissions (Allison 4500 RDS 6-speed or approved equal) and one unit with a manual transmission (Eaton Fuller RTO-16908LL or approved equal). The vehicles must meet comprehensive technical specifications including a maximum cab wheelbase of 202 inches, galvaneal or aluminum steel cab construction, air ride suspension, a minimum 12.8-liter diesel engine with a 20,000-pound front axle capacity, specialized lighting with weather-pack connectors, advanced brake systems with ABS and traction control, 22.5-inch wheels with corrosion-resistant coatings, and specific tire configurations. Interior requirements include power windows and locks, air conditioning, integrated high-back seats, CB radio mounting provisions, individual gauges, and undercoating for corrosion resistance, with paint specified as Omaha or Tangier Orange. Extended warranty coverage of seven years/400,000 miles is required for engine components including turbo and injectors, and five years/unlimited miles for transmission coverage. Delivery is required to 265 Neptune Drive, Beckley, WV 25801. Proposals must be submitted in two separate parts—a technical proposal and a cost proposal—to the WVPA Purchasing Department at 374 George Street, Beckley, WV 25801. The WVPA will evaluate proposals using a best-value methodology allocating 100 points across six criteria: Technical Specification and Compliance (45 points), Delivery Schedule (10 points), Price (30 points), Warranty and Service Support (5 points), Training and Manuals (5 points), and Local West Virginia Vendor Preference (5 points). All mandatory specifications must be met for a proposal to be considered responsive, with cost proposals evaluated only after technical evaluation is completed and approved. A questions deadline has been established for May 21, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., and vendors may submit inquiries by email to purchasing@wvturnpike.com at least five business days prior to bid opening.

The solicitation includes a local West Virginia vendor preference worth 5 evaluation points, though no specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or other restricted designations are mentioned in the available documentation. Vendors must comply with all West Virginia and federal laws, maintain workers' compensation insurance, and register with the West Virginia Purchasing Division prior to award. Pricing must be firm for the life of the contract and quoted as F.O.B. destination unless alternate shipping terms are clearly identified. This is a one-time purchase with completion expected upon delivery and acceptance of all four trucks, with no renewal options specified. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The RFP documentation does not specify unit pricing or total contract value, requiring interested vendors to contact the buyer, Wesley D. Vandall, at 304-932-0799 or wvandall@wvturnpike.com for additional information regarding budget parameters.