VSP Snow Plow and Installation on 2019 Ford F-450 Dump Truck

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is soliciting fixed-price bids for the purchase and installation of a nine-foot commercial snowplow with all necessary controls and hardware on a 2019 Ford F-450 Dump Truck, with bids due September 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. This is a Small Business Priority Set Aside restricted to DSBSD-certified small business entities, including women-owned and minority-owned businesses as of the bid due date.

The installation must be completed at Pocohontas State Park in Chesterfield, Virginia, within two weeks of purchase order receipt during standard business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state and federal holidays). The contractor must be located within 50 miles of Pocohontas State Park and coordinate work with park management to avoid user conflicts. The scope includes furnishing all materials, labor, equipment, and an English-speaking site supervisor; conducting full system startup and operational review with park staff; obtaining all necessary permits and licenses; and complying with Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation requirements prior to work commencement. The equipment must carry a minimum two-year warranty on parts and equipment with one-year labor warranty coverage.

Bidders must submit a Vendor Data Sheet, copies of applicable licenses and certifications, product specifications and cut sheets, warranty information, and authorized service repair vendor contact information. All submissions are electronic only through the eVA system. Vendor inquiries in writing are due by 9:00 a.m. on September 28, 2026.

Contractors must maintain workers' compensation coverage, employer's liability of at least $100,000, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, and automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit if non-Commonwealth motor vehicles are used. A valid Certificate of Insurance meeting Commonwealth requirements must be provided before work begins. Prime contractors must pay subcontractors within seven days of receiving Commonwealth payment.