GEM Brush Grapple or equivalent Farmville Residency

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The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of one GEM manufactured Brush Grapple or equivalent to fit a John Deere 544P Loader. The procurement is for the Farmville Residency and is set to serve the jurisdictions of Prince Edward County and Falls Church City. The IFB specifies the product description, required manuals, and a delivery timeline of 60 days to the Farmville Residency Shop. The award will be made on a grand total basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that meets the set-aside criteria, provided the bid price is fair and reasonable. The IFB includes standard Commonwealth of Virginia contract terms and conditions, as well as special terms related to advertising, delivery, inspection, and warranty requirements.

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This procurement is set-aside for award priority to DSBSD-certified micro businesses or small businesses. Bidders must be registered in the eVA e-procurement system and pay the applicable vendor transaction fee. The procurement is funded by VDOT, and the contract period is from the date of award through 60 days. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the IFB does not mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB does not provide a specific award value or budget range.