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This Solicitation opportunity from Rhode Island was posted on April 27, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

RIDOT: Vehicle & Chassis Wash System

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RFQ26006579State & Local

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The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is soliciting a complete vehicle and chassis wash system under solicitation RFQ26006579, with a response deadline of May 27, 2026. The system must be a current production model such as the SAFEWASH TECHNOLOGY A-40 SaltWash Chassis Wash System or an approved equal, designed for above-ground operation at RIDOT’s Maintenance Headquarters in Warwick, RI. It must include a 500-gallon water tank, 275-gallon chemical tote, six wash spinners, a 30 HP electric pump delivering 40 GPM at 1000 PSI, a 304 stainless steel frame and ramp, safety sensors including ground fault and water cutoff protection, a chemical injection system, and full operator manuals. All components must comply with OSHA, ANSI, and federal standards, with electrical systems designed for water and corrosion resistance. No excavation is required, and the system must be fully operational and portable upon delivery. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2026, at RIDOT’s Maintenance Headquarters, with proposals required in duplicate hard copy form, submitted physically to the specified address, and must include manufacturer cut sheets, certificate of origin, title certificates, compliance with TR-1 registration excluding Sections G and H, warranty documentation, and detailed literature for any “or equal” alternatives. Any deviations from specifications must be documented on a separate letterhead sheet and submitted alongside the bid. The system must be delivered to 360 Lincoln Ave, Warwick, RI 02888, with title transferring to the State of Rhode Island upon delivery, and vendors are required to provide training for 24 RIDOT personnel within approximately three weeks after delivery. While no formal FAR clauses are referenced, compliance with all technical specifications is mandatory, and bids failing to meet requirements will be rejected, indicating a likely Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach. No estimated contract value is disclosed, and no electronic invoicing system, payment office details, or accounting codes are provided; invoicing procedures are not specified. No formal evaluation factors, weights, or scoring parameters are outlined, but submission completeness and strict technical adherence are emphasized. There are no explicit requirements for UEI or CAGE codes, socioeconomic certifications, or security clearances, and no contract options, key personnel clauses, or OCI provisions are included. Submitting vendors must ensure all documentation is printed, clearly

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RIDOT seeks above-ground chassis wash system with 500-gallon tank, 30 HP pump, stainless steel frame, safety features, and training for 24 staff by May 27, 2026.

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RFQ26006579 - RIDOT: Vehicle & Chassis Wash System Change Report

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RFQ26006579 Vehicle and Chassis Wash System Specifications

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AgencyState of Rhode Island
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OfficeRI, USA
Organization / AgencyState of Rhode Island
Office AddressRI, USA
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M. Scott StephensPrimary Contact

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Vehicle and Chassis Wash System: one (1) complete vehicle and chassis wash system for use by RIDOT. The system and all components shall be the manufacturer's current production model such as "SAFEWASH TECHNOLOGY A-40 SaltWash Chassis Wash System", or approved equal, that meets or exceeds the following minimum specifications. The unit and all components shall be of standard design manufactured, complete with all standard equipment, special tools and warranties. There will be a pre-bid meeting on May 6, 2026, at 2:00pm EST at the RIDOT Maintenance Headquarters. For more information, A) when viewing from public bid board, click on the “print/download solicitation” button in the upper right corner of this window, or B) vendor can login to their WebProcure account to view this solicitation in full.

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