Force America Parts and Equipment

The West Virginia Parkways Authority is soliciting responses on a sole-source basis for Force America Parts and Equipment under ASSD 0809 TPK2700000005, with responses due October 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. The Authority intends to award directly to Force America Distributing, LLC contingent upon verification that no other vendor can provide products that fully comply with specifications and are completely compatible with the Authority's existing Force America systems without requiring modifications or service interruptions. Alternative vendors may submit written responses with technical documentation demonstrating capability to meet all requirements; online responses through wvOASIS are prohibited for challengers.

The scope comprises 70 line items of specialized hydraulic and electronic components for the Authority's Force America system, including proportional flow controls, solenoid valves, joysticks, temperature and level senders, wireless sensors, valve modules, filter elements, couplers, cables, harnesses, spreader controls, and connectors. All bids must be submitted electronically through the wvOASIS Vendor Self Service portal at www.wvOASIS.gov, except written alternative responses directed to purchasing@wvturnpike.com.

The quotation from Force America Distributing dated September 23, 2026 (expiring October 3, 2026) totals $34,779.83 for all 70 line items with no additional taxes or freight. The Authority justifies sole-source procurement on standardization and compatibility requirements necessary to maintain operational continuity, ensure interoperability among vehicles and equipment, minimize training and maintenance requirements, and prevent service interruptions.

Bid materials invoice to PO Box 1469, Charleston, WV 25325, with delivery to 374 George Street, Beckley, WV 25801. Questions directed to purchasing@wvturnpike.com. Contract pricing is firm for the contract life.