Precast Drop Inlet Base

The West Virginia Department of Transportation's Division of Highways is seeking a one-time procurement of 4 precast drop inlet bases through Agency Request for Quote (ARFQ) 0803 DOT2600000006, specifically for District Nine located in Lewisburg, Greenbrier County. The procurement requires precast drop inlet bases constructed using Class B concrete, designed to provide straight flow through for 24" ID HDPE pipe, with a minimum height of 4 feet from footer bottom to keyway top. Each base must include four manhole frames with slotted drain covers, and must be delivered within 15 working days of receiving a purchase order. The solicitation was issued on July 29, 2025, with technical questions due by August 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, and final bids are due on August 12, 2025, at 10:30 AM. Award will be determined by the lowest overall total cost while meeting all technical specifications, with the vendor required to demonstrate compliance with detailed construction and performance requirements.

Vendors must be registered with the West Virginia Purchasing Division and maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in commercial general liability and $500,000 in automobile liability. Eligibility requires compliance with multiple state agencies, including the West Virginia Secretary of State, Tax Department, Worker's Compensation, and Unemployment Insurance. The procurement includes domestic steel preference requirements and mandates that bids be submitted through OASIS, hand-delivered, mailed as hard copy, or faxed to the specified number. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, vendors must adhere to state compliance standards. The commodity code for the precast drop inlet bases is 30103619, and the procurement is managed by buyer James F. Moffatt, who can be contacted for additional information. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement is for a one-time purchase of four precast drop inlet bases to be delivered to the District Nine location.