2027 International HV607 SBA / 4-Seater Tractor Trailer for Southside Virginia Community College's CDL Program

The Virginia Community College System is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a turnkey project to supply and deliver two new 2027 International HV607 SBA 4-Seater Tractor Trailer Trucks, or approved equivalents, for the Southside Virginia Community College CDL Program. This firm fixed-price procurement is a small business set-aside, providing award priority to DSBSD-certified micro businesses or small businesses. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the eVA portal no later than October 28, 2026, at 2:30 PM local time. A virtual public bid opening is scheduled for the same time. All inquiries must be directed via email to the Senior Contract Officer, Gladys Rios, by October 8, 2026, and contacting any other representative may result in a bid being deemed non-responsive. The contract award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on a total sum basis. Key requirements include the provision of a manufacturer's warranty, adherence to specific technical specifications detailed in the solicitation, and the submission of a Small Business Subcontracting Plan. Deliverables must be delivered to the Southside Virginia Community College campus in Blackstone, Virginia, within 290 calendar days after receipt of order, with a requirement to provide 48 hours' notice prior to delivery. Vendors must comply with various state and federal regulations, including the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, non-discrimination provisions, and Section 508 accessibility standards. Proper invoicing must be submitted to the VCCS Shared Services Center, and payment terms are subject to the Virginia Public Procurement Act, with a standard 30-day period following invoice or delivery.