weight training equipment

The State of West Virginia, Division of Corrections, is issuing Agency Request for Quote (ARFQ) PTY2200000003 for the procurement of weight training equipment for delivery to the Pruntytown Correctional Center in Grafton, West Virginia. The solicitation, posted on August 11, 2021, seeks four pieces of commercial-grade fitness equipment: one biceps curl machine, one chest press machine, one squat machine, and one vertical knee raise with chin machine, each with a unit quantity of one. All equipment must meet detailed technical specifications outlined in the solicitation, including requirements for commercial-grade construction, weight capacity ratings, structural integrity, bearing quality, and industry safety certifications and standards appropriate for institutional or high-volume fitness settings. The procurement establishes minimum quality standards and durability requirements for all equipment to ensure longevity and user safety. Vendors must submit sealed bids with unit pricing and extended amounts for each piece of equipment on the provided pricing form, completed with standard bidder information and authorized signatures. The question deadline is set for August 18, 2021, and all proposals are due by August 25, 2021, at 8:00 AM. Interested vendors should direct all inquiries to Christina R. Wilfong, the designated buyer, at 304-265-6111 or christina.r.wilfong@wv.gov.

All vendors responding to this procurement must complete and submit a notarized Purchasing Affidavit affirming compliance with West Virginia Code requirements, including certification that the vendor and any related parties are not in default on monetary obligations owed to the state or its political subdivisions, such as payroll taxes, property taxes, sales taxes, or workers' compensation obligations, with limited exceptions for contested taxes or compliant payment plans. The solicitation does not identify any set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, small business enterprises, or other targeted vendor categories, nor does it reference any incumbent contractor or current equipment vendor. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents; vendors must submit their pricing proposals based on the unit cost structure provided in the solicitation. Award timing, contract duration, renewal options, and funding sources are not specified in the available solicitation materials. Vendors should be prepared to meet all delivery requirements and contractual terms established by the State of West Virginia Division of Corrections upon contract award.