Purchase and installation of 2 post vehicle lift

The West Virginia Division of Highways issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered DOT1800000001 for the purchase and installation of one two-post vehicle lift at the Division of Highways Marion County Headquarters in Fairmont, West Virginia. The lift must have a total lifting capacity of 15,000 pounds with each of four arms capable of lifting 3,750 pounds, an overall height fitting within a 15-foot 6-inch maximum ceiling, an arm reach between 38.5 and 62 inches, and a minimum 105-inch drive-through clearance. The equipment must be powered by a minimum 2-horsepower motor compatible with three-phase 208-230 volt wiring and must be constructed entirely from United States steel. The successful vendor must be factory-trained and authorized by the manufacturer to perform installation, which must be completed within forty-five days from receipt of the notice to proceed. The procurement was initially issued on July 20, 2017, with a technical question deadline of July 27, 2017, and an original bid opening date of August 2, 2017; however, Addendum 1 extended the bid opening date to August 8, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. Vendors must acknowledge receipt of all addenda with their bids to avoid disqualification. Award will be made to the vendor providing the lift meeting all specified requirements at the lowest overall total cost. All delivery and installation costs must be included in the vendor's bid price on an F.O.B. destination basis, and the State of West Virginia will be responsible for wiring the fully erected lift to the existing power supply and providing hydraulic fluid.

Prior to contract award, the successful vendor must be registered with the West Virginia Purchasing Division, submit a notarized Purchasing Affidavit confirming no monetary defaults to the state or its political subdivisions, and provide proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance. Vendors must accept the State of West Virginia Purchasing Card as the payment method. The contract includes a one-year warranty on all labor and a five-year warranty on parts at no additional cost to the state. The Rotary Lift SP015 was initially provided as an example of an acceptable model; however, Addendum 1 removed this model from acceptable options due to its use of foreign steel, which conflicts with the mandatory requirement that all components be made from United States steel. The solicitation documents do not specify a set-aside designation for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or women-owned businesses, suggesting the procurement is open to all qualified vendors meeting the technical and contractual requirements. No award value or budget range was disclosed in the available solicitation documents.