Under-bridge Inspection Unit

The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH), Department of Transportation, is requesting quotations for the one-time purchase of one Class 933 Under-bridge Inspection Vehicle, specifically an Aspen Aerial B32 or equivalent model, under CRFQ 0803 DOT2700000007, with quotations due September 8, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. EST. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held August 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST; vendor questions were due August 20, 2026. The procurement is issued by the West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division on behalf of WVDOH.

The vehicle must be new and of current model year, equipped with a three-boom articulating aerial inspection system capable of reaching 31 feet horizontally and 33 feet vertically, a 600-pound capacity platform, hydraulic controls, and LED lighting systems. The unit must have a 33,000-pound gross vehicle weight rating, diesel-powered heavy-duty chassis, and comprehensive safety features. Delivery must occur within 200 working days of purchase order receipt to the Division of Highways Equipment Division at 83 Brushy Fork Road, Buckhannon, West Virginia, F.O.B. destination and fully pre-serviced.

Warranty requirements include 60 months / 250,000 miles engine warranty with 100 percent parts and labor, five-year unlimited mileage transmission warranty, and two-year radiator warranty. The vendor must provide three service manuals, three parts manuals, operator manuals, and conduct mandatory training on preventative maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting at the Buckhannon facility. A representative unit may be required for a seven-day evaluation period prior to final acceptance. Award will be made to the vendor providing the lowest overall total cost meeting all specifications. Vendors must maintain Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance at minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting and acknowledgment of all four addenda (numbered 1–4) are mandatory; failure to comply results in bid disqualification. The buyer is John W. Estep at 304-558-2566 or john.w.estep@wv.gov.