RFQ-001-FY27 new diesel-engine-driven generator set for alexandria HQ

The Virginia Railway Express is requesting quotes on a new 60 kW diesel-engine-driven mobile generator set for delivery to its Alexandria Headquarters at 1500 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia, with quotes due September 16, 2026, and written questions due by September 9.

The scope is one generator set meeting one of five acceptable manufacturer specifications: Bobcat PG70, Generac MDG75DF4, Cummins C60D6C, Atlas Copco QAS-70, or Multiquip DCA85US, or approved equals. The awardee must furnish and deliver the unit, complete installation within 120 consecutive calendar days during normal business hours (9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Observed Holidays), provide startup testing, remove and recycle abandoned equipment with a certificate of disposal, furnish two years of quarterly preventative maintenance and all scheduled manufacturer maintenance following delivery, and provide an operation and maintenance manual. A minimum one-year warranty on all parts and labor is required.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter on a total firm-fixed price basis. The quote form requires line-item pricing for the generator set inclusive of delivery and installation, and a two-year preventative maintenance package. All pricing must be in U.S. Dollars, firm-fixed, and inclusive of shipping, delivery (F.O.B. Destination), all taxes, fees, materials, equipment, labor, insurance, permits, overhead, and profit. Quoters must provide three references documenting similar past experience. Quotes are binding for 90 consecutive calendar days following quote closing.

The purchase is funded in whole or in part by Federal Transit Administration grants and requires compliance with FTA Third Party Contract Provisions. Contractors must carry comprehensive insurance including Workers' Compensation, General Liability ($2 million aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), Railroad Protective Liability ($5 million per occurrence), Pollution Liability, and Umbrella Liability ($5 million), with VRE named as additional insured. VRE has established a 0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise utilization goal for Federal Fiscal Years 2025–2027. Submission must be electronic through eVA (Commonwealth of Virginia's e-Procurement Marketplace).