ARFQ-0809-TPK2600000014-2 | Tandem Truck Beds

The solicitation ARFQ-0809-TPK2600000014-2 issued by the West Virginia Parkways Authority seeks bids for the procurement of heavy-duty tandem truck beds, including three standard tandem beds and one swing gate tandem bed, designed for commercial use. The contract requires fabrication and certification of durable dump truck bodies with a minimum 14 cubic yard capacity, featuring structural components manufactured from 6061 T6 aluminum with a 50,000 PSI yield strength. Key features include air-operated tailgate latches manageable from the cab, self-aligning tailgates, continuous CNC welding, galvanic corrosion prevention through isolated stainless steel components, and integrated waterproof lighting systems compliant with industry standards. The scope emphasizes compliance with OSHA safety requirements, and the delivered beds must meet rigorous performance criteria, including full payload support without deformation. The award process is based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation, where vendors must meet all technical specifications, submit valid contractor licenses, insurance certificates, and bonding (including bid, performance, labor/material payment, and maintenance bonds). The contract stipulates standard State of West Virginia procurement policies, including confidentiality governed by state public records law and a no-assignment clause without prior approval. Delivery is FOB destination to Beckley, WV, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the delivery site. Payment is via invoice submission to the West Virginia Parkways Authority’s address in Charleston, WV. Vendors must submit proposals electronically through the wvOASIS system by June 17, 2026, with no physical bids accepted. Although pricing details are required to complete bids, the solicitation does not provide prices or total contract value estimates. Insurance requirements include general liability, builders risk, automobile liability, and professional liability coverages with specified minimum limits. Special contract requirements include maintenance of insurance, conformity to detailed welding and corrosion prevention standards, and compliance with state licensing and bonding mandates. No federal FAR clause numbers apply; instead, locally tailored clauses address issues such as liquidated damages, acceptance, delivery terms, taxes, and indemnification specific to the West Virginia Parkways Authority. Packaging, marking, and MIL-STD references are minimal or absent, focusing primarily on in-service performance durability rather than transport preservation.