Under-bridge Inspection Unit

The West Virginia Department of Transportation, procuring through the West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, is soliciting competitive quotations for one Class 933 Under-bridge Inspection Vehicle (Aspen Aerial B32 or equivalent) under CRFQ DOT2700000007, with quotations due September 8, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. EST and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST.

The vehicle must be new, current-model, and mounted on a heavy-duty chassis with specified engine, cab, and aerial device components. Delivery is required to the WVDOH Equipment Division in Buckhannon, West Virginia, within 200 working days of purchase order receipt. The successful vendor may be required to provide a representative unit for a seven-working-day testing and evaluation period. The vendor must supply three service manuals and three parts manuals (USB preferred), operator manuals, and conduct manufacturer training for preventative maintenance, operator instruction, and mechanic training at the WVDOH Training Academy in Buckhannon. Warranty coverage includes 60-month engine warranty (100% parts and labor), 5-year transmission warranty (unlimited mileage and hours), 2-year radiator warranty, and 36-month differential/axle warranty (100% parts and labor), plus standard manufacturer warranty for the aerial unit.

Award will be made to the lowest total bid cost meeting all mandatory specifications. Vendors must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and Automobile Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and must provide proof of all required licenses, certifications, and permits prior to contract award. Pricing must be firm for the life of the contract. Questions are due August 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST to John W. Estep at 304-558-2566 or john.w.estep@wv.gov. Addendum No. 2 was issued August 12, 2026; vendor responses must acknowledge receipt of all addenda. Bids may be submitted electronically through wvOASIS, by paper delivery, or by facsimile to 304-558-3970. The source does not specify a unit price or total contract value.