Truck Mount Messageboard and Bed Floor Rack

The West Virginia Parkways Authority is issuing a sole-source determination for truck-mounted messageboards and bed floor racks with proposals due September 24, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. The Authority intends to award directly to A & A Safety, Inc. based on standardization and compatibility requirements with existing Ver-Mac systems in the truck fleet.

The procurement calls for two Ver-Mac TM-548 Truck Mount Full Matrix Messageboards with Slim Power Racks (Model #46161520) and two VMS-A15 Bed Floor Racks (Model #25174400), with freight included. Vendors other than A & A Safety may respond only if they can submit written technical documentation demonstrating that their products are fully compliant and completely compatible with the existing Ver-Mac systems without requiring fleet modifications or service interruption.

The Authority's sole-source justification emphasizes operational continuity, interoperability among vehicles and equipment, minimization of training and maintenance overhead, and prevention of service interruption. The contract structure is term-based with firm pricing for the contract life unless otherwise specified. Payment is made in arrears on an F.O.B. destination basis following delivery and acceptance. The vendor must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance, register in good standing with the West Virginia Purchasing Division prior to award, and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The contract is governed by West Virginia law and is subject to immediate cancellation if materials or workmanship fail to conform to specifications.

All bids must be submitted electronically through the wvOASIS Vendor Self Service portal. Responses and questions must be submitted in writing to purchasing@wvturnpike.com; online responses are prohibited. Wesley D Vandall is the buyer contact at 304-932-0799.