John Deere Gator Snowplows and Winches w/Installation

The West Virginia General Services Department is soliciting quotes via Advance Request for Quote (ARFQ) GSD2700000024 for John Deere Gator snowplows and winches with installation, with quotes due October 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM.

The scope encompasses a one-time purchase of two complete units: two snowplow systems and two winch systems, all mounted on John Deere model 845M Gators. Snowplow blades must be 70–74 inches wide with a minimum 24-inch height, electronic adjustability, two angle cylinders, and a moldboard of minimum 12-gauge stainless steel. Winches must have a minimum 4,500-pound capacity, accommodate 50 feet of synthetic rope, operate on 12-volt electric power, and be permanently mounted. All equipment must be delivered within 14 working days of purchase order receipt to 320 Michigan Avenue, Charleston, West Virginia 25305 on an FOB destination basis.

Vendors must submit pricing on a per-unit basis for snowplows and winches with installation; the contract will be awarded to the lowest overall total cost meeting all mandatory specifications. The contract represents a fixed-price, one-time purchase with no renewal options and no price adjustments permitted unless specifically authorized in the solicitation. Vendors must be registered with the West Virginia Purchasing Division, maintain appropriate licensing and insurance, and comply with all applicable state and federal laws. Payment is by electronic funds transfer or P-Card. Bids must be submitted electronically through wvOASIS or in sealed form to the General Services Division at 112 California Avenue, Building 4, 6th Floor, Charleston, West Virginia 25305. The technical question deadline is October 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM, directed to Cody G. Taylor at cody.g.taylor@wv.gov. All submission materials become public documents subject to West Virginia's Freedom of Information Act. Failure to comply with mandatory requirements, submit complete pricing pages, acknowledge any addenda, or meet specification requirements may result in bid disqualification.