IFB#: 161180 Measurement While Drilling System

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Salem District has issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) 161180 for the furnishing and installation of a Measurement While Drilling (MWD) system on a CME-55/300 drill rig. The procurement is divided into two lots: MWD One Sensors and an MWD Drilling Parameters Monitoring System. The contract requires the delivery of new, current production models, with all equipment and installation work adhering to Virginia OSHA, ANSI, and VDOT safety standards. Key deliverables include the provision of operations and maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, and a minimum of eight hours of on-site training to be conducted on the day of delivery or within one business day thereafter. This solicitation is a set-aside with award priority for DSBSD-certified micro or small businesses, including women-owned and minority-owned enterprises. Bids must be submitted as firm unit prices, including delivery costs, and are evaluated based on responsiveness and price. The final bid deadline was extended via Addendum 1 to October 7, 2026, with a virtual public bid opening on October 8, 2026. All items are to be delivered FOB destination to the Salem District, and the contractor is responsible for all delivery, unloading, and installation coordination. Payment is processed within 30 days of a valid invoice in accordance with the Virginia Prompt Payment Act.