Invitation for Bids - Boom Truck

Wise County, Virginia is seeking bids for the procurement of a specialized boom truck for its county landfill, with a specific request for a 2025 Freightliner chassis meeting detailed technical specifications. The proposed vehicle must have a minimum 33,000 lb. gross vehicle weight, 12,000 lb. front axle, and 21,000 lb. rear axle, along with a knuckle boom loader featuring a 6-foot tip with 4-foot extension and a 10-foot main boom. Additional required equipment includes hydraulic controls, an 18-foot 24 cubic yard body with double rear doors, strobe lights, pivot lights, outrigger strobes, oil cooler, tool holder, heat shield, 7a view camera, boom up alarm, and outriggers. Bids will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on May 22, 2025, with specifications available at the Wise County Administration Office. Interested bidders must submit their proposals to Michael W. Hatfield, County Administrator, via email at Hatfield_m@wisecountyva.gov or by mail to P.O. Box 570, Wise, Virginia 24293. All bids are subject to Wise County's absolute right to reject any or all submissions.

While the contract opportunity does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific vendor restrictions, the procurement is open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the precise technical specifications for the boom truck. The document does not indicate any incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements for integration. Questions regarding the loader and specifications should be directed to Michael W. Hatfield, County Administrator, at the contact information provided. The procurement is specifically for York County and Winchester City jurisdictions within Virginia, though the bid is being managed by Wise County. No specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the documentation, leaving potential bidders to prepare competitive proposals based on the detailed equipment requirements.