John Deere Gator Snowplows and Winches w/Installation

The West Virginia Department of Administration, General Services Division is requesting quotes for the one-time purchase and installation of snowplows and winches on John Deere Gator equipment (ARFQ 0211 GSD2700000027), with bids due October 27, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. and technical questions due October 20, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. The solicitation is for two complete units, each consisting of one installed snowplow and one installed winch mounted on John Deere model 845M Gators. Award will be to the vendor providing the lowest overall total cost for items meeting all mandatory specifications.

Snowplow specifications require a blade width of 70–74 inches, minimum height of 24 inches, two angle cylinders, 12-gauge steel moldboard, electronic adjustability, quick-mount system, and standard plow shoes. Winch specifications mandate a minimum 4,500-pound capacity, 50 feet of synthetic rope, 12-volt electric operation, and permanent mounting compatibility with the selected snowplow. Vendors must submit separate line items and unit prices extended to show total costs for each commodity and overall bid total.

Delivery is F.O.B. destination to 320 Michigan Avenue, Charleston, West Virginia 25305 within fourteen working days of purchase order issuance. The State bears no risk of loss. Vendors must maintain commercial general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage and accept payment by electronic funds transfer or P-Card. Bids are to be submitted electronically through wvOASIS or in sealed format to the General Services Division at 112 California Avenue, Building 4, Sixth Floor, Charleston, West Virginia 25305, and vendors must acknowledge receipt of all addenda. The State reserves the right to reject any bid or cancel the contract immediately if materials or workmanship do not conform to specifications, or upon thirty days' written notice. Contact buyer Cody G. Taylor at 304-352-5531 or cody.g.taylor@wv.gov.