UTV with 1, 000 CC diesel engine

The State of West Virginia Department of Commerce, on behalf of Taylor County, issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of a single Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) for the Division of Forestry. The solicitation seeks quotations for a UTV equipped with a 1,000 cc or greater diesel engine featuring a liquid-cooled OHV engine with fuel injection, four-wheel drive with differential lock, hydraulic disc brakes, a steel front bumper, a minimum 1,000-pound dumping bed capacity, three-person seating, minimum 6-ply rating tires, minimum 12-inch ground clearance, a minimum 9-gallon fuel tank, skid plates, CV joint protection, and a speedometer with odometer. The equipment must include a minimum one-year warranty and be delivered within 30 working days of receiving a purchase order to the Division of Forestry office at 61 Fifth Street, Building 1, Suite 201, Buckhannon, West Virginia 26201. Award will be made to the vendor offering the lowest overall total cost for a UTV meeting all mandatory specifications, with contract award based solely on price. The solicitation was posted on October 13, 2017, with quotations due by October 19, 2017, and bid closing scheduled for October 25, 2017 at 1:30 PM. Prospective vendors should direct inquiries to Sheila L. Hannah at (304) 957-2076 or sheila.l.hannah@wv.gov. All bidders must complete the pricing page in entirety, include their name, address, telephone number, Federal Employer Identification Number, and signature, and must be notarized through the required Purchasing Affidavit form affirming compliance with West Virginia's financial and tax obligations.

Vendors responding to this solicitation must meet eligibility requirements established by the West Virginia Purchasing Division, including certification that they are not in default on monetary obligations owed to the state or political subdivisions, including payroll taxes, property taxes, sales and use taxes, and workers' compensation liabilities, with limited exceptions for contested matters or compliant payment plans. The solicitation offers vendor preference consideration under West Virginia Code 5A-3-37, providing preference percentages ranging from 2.5% to 5% for resident vendors or partnerships and corporations with continuous West Virginia headquarters for four years, as well as for resident vendors employing 75% West Virginia residents throughout the contract term. Nonresident small, women- and minority-owned businesses certified by the Purchasing Division may also qualify for preference consideration. Vendors must authorize the Department of Revenue to verify business tax compliance and are required to notify the Purchasing Division immediately of any changes to their eligibility status during the contract term, with failure to maintain preference requirements potentially resulting in contract rescission or penalties up to 5% of the bid amount. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents. All offers are subject to the terms and conditions contained in the solicitation documents, with delivery on an F.O.B. destination basis, meaning the vendor bears the risk of loss during delivery and is responsible for all shipping costs.