VIB-C 11309 - Spring Unbaler for unbaling compressed spring units

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, specifically for Virginia Industries for the Blind in Charlottesville, is soliciting competitive unsealed bids under solicitation number QQ-129197 to purchase one heavy-duty spring unbaler. The required equipment must feature 2.5 inch lead screws with reinforced brass guides, a two-hand external operating control panel for safety, vinyl guards, and guide poles to maintain spring block positioning. The unit must be simple to operate and easy to maintain. All pricing must be all-inclusive of goods, delivery, freight, and installation, with a final delivery and payment deadline of November 1, 2026. This opportunity is set aside for DSBSD-certified small businesses, with award priority given to certified micro businesses for bids up to 10,000 dollars and small businesses for bids up to 100,000 dollars. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Mandatory submission requirements include registration in eVA and the completion of five attachments: a Vendor Data Sheet, State Corporation Form, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, Price Schedule, and the Springs Unbaler Specification. Bidders must also certify specific insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability of 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence and 2,000,000 dollars in aggregate, and comply with various state and federal anti-discrimination and drug-free workplace regulations.