Notice only* request for quote for emergency disaster response hired equipment lebanon residency

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for emergency disaster response hired equipment specific to the Lebanon Residency in the Bristol District, with a focus on Brunswick County. This procurement seeks contractors to provide on-call equipment and experienced operators for emergency road repairs and maintenance activities during a specified emergency period from February 10, 2025, to February 23, 2025. The RFQ requires comprehensive equipment and operator services, including various heavy machinery such as trucks, excavators, dozers, and other specialized equipment with skilled operators capable of responding to emergency road infrastructure needs. Contractors must submit detailed equipment information and pricing across multiple line items, with the ability to bid on specific lots or multiple lots. The quotes are to be submitted directly to Eric Shortt via email or hand delivery by February 25, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, with the contract period extending from the date of award up to one year to complete all disaster-related activities.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations, with a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 0%. The RFQ is being issued under Executive Order Forty-Five Declaration of a State of Emergency and includes federal funding requirements such as Davis-Bacon wage rates and Buy America provisions. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the equipment and operator requirements suggests a potentially significant contract value. The procurement allows for up to two awards per lot, with contractors required to bid on all line items within their selected lot. The contract includes provisions for various equipment types, including superintendent and foremen vehicles, skilled and unskilled laborers, and a wide range of heavy equipment necessary for emergency road repairs and infrastructure maintenance in the specified geographic area.