Muffin Monster Motor

The West Virginia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, specifically the Pruntytown Correctional Center located in Grafton, Roane County, is conducting a sole source procurement for a Muffin Monster Motor from JWC Environmental. The procurement is a one-time purchase of a specific 7T Cam Cutters motor with detailed technical specifications, including a new 5HP TEPX motor, a 29:1 reducer, and an epoxy green paint finish. The solicitation (ASSD 0608 DCR2600000001) is classified as an Agency Sole Source procurement, with a firm deadline of August 21, 2025, at 14:30. The direct award is justified by JWC Environmental's status as the sole manufacturer and inventor of Muffin Monster wastewater grinder equipment, holding numerous patents and trademarks. The procurement will be delivered directly to the Pruntytown Correctional Center, with the contract duration limited to one fiscal year from the issuance of the Award Document. The point of contact for this procurement is Lucinda L Carroll, who can be reached at lucinda.l.carroll@wv.gov or by phone at (304) 352-4235.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. DAS Group Inc. is identified as the exclusive distributor of JWC Environmental products for West Virginia, effectively limiting potential vendors. The motor procurement is valued at $19,945.72, with funding contingent on legislative appropriations and available funds. The contract includes standard state procurement terms and is specifically for a replacement motor for an existing wastewater grinder system. The procurement does not indicate any preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or specific vendor qualifications beyond the sole source justification. The commodity code for the procurement is 47101538, and the procurement is designed as a direct, targeted equipment replacement for the correctional facility's infrastructure.