New 2025 MULE PRO DXT EPS Southwest Virginia Community College

Southwest Virginia Community College has issued an unsealed bid (Bid #80599) for the procurement of one new 2025 Kawasaki Mule PRO DXT EPS, to be delivered to their off-campus site located at 1102 Ovenbird Road in Grundy, Virginia 24614. The solicitation includes detailed technical specifications for the vehicle, covering requirements for engine, braking system, transmission, and other operational features. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the eVA procurement system by November 8, 2024, at 3:00 PM local time, with a required delivery date of December 2, 2024. The bid allows for questions to be submitted until October 31, 2024, at 3:00 PM local time. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, vendor responsibility, and compliance with the specified technical requirements. The procurement process requires a fully completed detailed quote with the bid response, and the Commonwealth reserves the right to determine the equivalency of any substituted product. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of a valid invoice and verification of satisfactory goods received, in accordance with the Virginia Prompt Payment Act.

The contract opportunity is specifically set aside for DSBSD-certified micro or small businesses, including women-owned and minority-owned businesses. Bidders must be certified by the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD) on the bid due date to be considered for award. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that is a DSBSD-certified micro or small business, provided the bid price is determined to be fair and reasonable. If no qualifying bids are received from certified businesses, the contract may be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder of any size. The successful vendor will be required to submit a small business subcontracting plan and comply with SWaM procurement requirements. Based on the bid tabulation sheet, proposal pricing ranges from $19,175 to $35,980, with the actual award notice revealing Outdoor Country as the winning bidder at $19,175.00. The contract includes standard provisions for potential termination with 60 days' notice and requires compliance with various state and federal regulations.