UIFB 161179 Power Rake/Soil Processor

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Transportation Hampton Roads District is requesting bids for one new, unused power rake/soil processor under UIFB 161179, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EST/EDT. Award preference is designated for DSBSD-certified small businesses provided the bid does not exceed $100,000 and the agency determines the price is fair and reasonable; otherwise award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder of any size.

The equipment must feature a 6-foot raking/tilling width, be manufactured for use with a 50 HP tractor, include a manual angle 3-point hitch with Category 1 tractor 3-point mount, replaceable carbide-tipped teeth, one additional hydraulic angle, and an operations and maintenance manual. Delivery is required to Croaker Area Headquarters in Williamsburg, Virginia within 60 calendar days from receipt of order. Bidders must submit detailed equipment specification sheets and warranty information with their bids or within two business days of request.

All bids must be submitted electronically via eVA; faxed, emailed, mailed, or hand-delivered bids will not be accepted. Bid price must include complete, ready-to-use equipment and all applicable freight and delivery charges. Questions are due September 4, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EST/EDT to contract officer Rhonda Tharrington; no pre-bid conference will be held. The contract term is 60 calendar days after receipt and is nonrenewable. All bidders must be registered in eVA and are subject to vendor transaction fees of 1 percent of order value, capped at $1,500 for non-DSBSD-certified bidders or $500 for DSBSD-certified small businesses. Payment is made within 30 days after receipt of valid invoice and satisfactory delivery verification.