IFB 159274 Trailer Mounted Hydra Platform

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Hampton Roads District is procuring one Anderson Underbridge Platform HP35 or equivalent through Invitation for Bids (IFB) #159274, targeting delivery to the VDOT Hampton Roads District Equipment Section in Suffolk, Virginia. The procurement requires a trailer-mounted hydra platform with specific technical specifications, including three axles, transport dimensions between 8'3"-8'5" width and 10'6"-10'12" height, maximum length of 35 feet, and total weight between 17,900-18,900 lbs. The platform must feature a gas-powered main hydraulic system, auxiliary hydraulic backup, ANSI A92.8 compliance, and multiple control panels. Bidders must submit descriptive literature or cut sheets demonstrating compliance with specifications. Key procurement dates include a bid submission deadline of November 15, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST, with a virtual public bid opening scheduled for November 18, 2024, at 9:00 AM EST. Vendor questions were required to be submitted by November 8, 2024, at 5:00 PM EST to the Contract Officer, Telicia Hailey. The contract period is 60 days from the award date and is non-renewable, with delivery required within 60 days of the notice of award.

The solicitation is specifically set aside for award priority to DSBSD-certified micro businesses or small businesses, with bidders required to be registered in the Commonwealth's eVA procurement system. Anderson Hydra Platforms, Inc. has been identified as the pending awardee through the Notice of Intent to Award issued on December 6, 2024. The procurement allows for potential additional orders within the first 60 days after contract award not exceeding 100% of the original quantity. Payment terms include compensation within 30 days of receipt of a valid invoice and verification of satisfactory goods received. While specific award values were not explicitly stated, the procurement involves a firm fixed price contract that includes all parts, transportation, and delivery costs. The Commonwealth of Virginia reserves the right to reject any and all bids, maintaining flexibility in the procurement process. The contract will be administered through the VDOT Hampton Roads District office located at 7511 Burbage Drive, Suffolk, Virginia 23435.