KD/VDC/bulk wiping rags/06-26122970

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), procuring through the Virginia Distribution Center cooperative vehicle, is seeking bids on scrap wiping rags in 50-pound boxes under a one-time solicitation (KD/VDC/BULK WIPING RAGS/06-26122970) with bids due June 29, 2026. The procurement carries a DSBSD small-business set-aside: award goes to a DSBSD-certified micro business if the bid does not exceed $10,000, or to a DSBSD-certified small business (including women-owned and minority-owned) if the bid does not exceed $100,000, provided the price is fair and reasonable; otherwise the lowest responsive and responsible bidder of any size wins.

Rags must meet Commercial Item Description A-A-2522 specifications: cotton or cotton-synthetic blend, Grade A (2.0–7.0 ounces per square yard, white only) or Grade B (3.0–12.0 ounces per square yard, mixed colors), at least 200 square inches per rag, no less than 9 inches wide and no more than 44 inches long. Rags must be thoroughly washed, rinsed, and sanitized in the United States at minimum 180°F (washing) and 210°F (heat drying), and must absorb water and oil within 30 seconds. Rags are supplied in machine-compressed 50-pound bales not exceeding 3.5 cubic feet. Products must be commercially available, of institutional quality or better, and not more than 12 months old at delivery.

Bids are submitted as firm unit prices F.O.B. delivered to the Virginia Distribution Center in Sandston, Virginia 23150. Deliveries are by appointment only during approved VDC receiving hours (7:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, excluding Commonwealth holidays). Vendors must register with eVA and pay transaction fees: 1% per order, capped at $500 for DSBSD-certified small businesses or $1,500 for others. All bidders must identify the manufacturer and manufacturer part number for each item offered.