Dump Truck

The State of West Virginia Department of Homeland Security Division of Administrative Services, on behalf of the Pruntytown Correctional Center and Jail located in Grafton, West Virginia (Taylor County), issued Solicitation No. ARFQ DCR2200000032 for the one-time purchase of a single dump truck. The procurement seeks a 2004 or newer Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Work Truck or equivalent vehicle meeting comprehensive specifications, including a 6.6L V8 turbocharged diesel engine with minimum 300 horsepower and 360 foot-pounds of torque, 5-speed automatic transmission, 4-wheel or all-wheel drive, power brakes and steering, anti-lock brake system, airbags, air conditioning, and various safety and comfort features. The vehicle must have fewer than 80,000 actual miles, be free from defects, and be delivered to the facility at 2006 Trap Springs Road, Grafton, West Virginia 26354, with all delivery costs included in the bid price on a Free on Board destination basis. Vendors proposing an "or Equal" alternative to the specified Chevrolet Silverado 3500 must submit equipment brochures with their bid response, with failure to do so potentially resulting in disqualification. The solicitation was posted on August 2, 2021, with technical questions due by August 9, 2021, a mandatory pre-bid meeting required for all vendors submitting bids, and a bid opening scheduled for August 16, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. EST. Contract award will be made to the vendor providing the lowest overall total cost meeting all mandatory specifications, and pricing must be submitted through the state's wvOASIS system or on the provided Exhibit A Pricing Page.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting organizational types are identified in the available solicitation documents. All vendors must certify compliance with West Virginia's Purchasing Affidavit requirements, confirming they are not in default on monetary obligations owed to the state or political subdivisions and have no outstanding debts exceeding one thousand dollars in aggregate. Vendors must also comply with all state and local licensing requirements and maintain workers' compensation insurance as required by law. The apparent successful vendor must provide a performance bond equal to 100 percent of the contract value and maintain builders risk insurance in an amount equal to 100 percent of the contract value prior to contract award; payment will be made in arrears following delivery and acceptance of the vehicle. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific budget ranges are identified in the solicitation documents. The contract is contingent upon legislative appropriation of funds and may be canceled by the State of West Virginia upon 30 days' written notice.