New 2024 Sure Trac Trailer Mountain Empire Community College

Mountain Empire Community College, through the Virginia Community College Shared Services Center (VCCS SSC), is seeking to procure a New 2024 Sure-Trac Trailer for its operations. The solicitation requires a qualified firm to furnish and deliver one trailer with specific technical specifications, including a 102x25 Pintle Tandem Dual configuration with full-width ramps, a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 22,500 lbs, and a payload capacity of 16,960 lbs. The trailer must have electric brakes, as specified in an addendum to the original solicitation. Bid questions were accepted until October 31, 2024, at 2:00 PM local time, with final bids due on November 8, 2024, at 2:00 PM local time. The anticipated delivery date for the trailer is no later than December 5, 2024. The procurement will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to inspect goods, make contract changes, and terminate the contract if necessary. Evaluation will focus on meeting the detailed trailer specifications and compliance with the solicitation's terms and conditions.

The contract opportunity is specifically set aside for Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD)-certified micro or small businesses, with priority given to women-owned and minority-owned businesses. Bidders must be authorized to conduct business in Virginia and participate in the E-Verify program. The procurement requires submission of a Small Business Subcontracting Plan and compliance reporting. Payment terms include compensation within 30 days after receipt of a valid invoice and verification of satisfactory goods delivery. The Notice of Award indicates that Guy Wallace Motor Company Inc. was selected as the winning vendor, with a contract value of $15,945.00. The bid responses ranged from $15,945.00 to $27,514.00, suggesting a competitive bidding process. Pricing must be stated in US dollars with FOB destination delivery, and the contract is subject to the availability of appropriated funds and compliance with the Virginia Vendors Manual and eVA electronic procurement requirements.