Virnig Manufacturing — Snow and ice management attachments

Master Agreement 033126 is a cooperative purchasing contract between Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit, and Virnig Manufacturing, Inc. for the procurement of snow and ice handling equipment, supplies, and accessories, including plows, spreaders, snow melting equipment, and related upfitting services. The agreement is designed to provide a streamlined procurement solution for governmental, educational, nonprofit, tribal, and other public agencies across the United States and Canada. The contract has an estimated value of 107.3 million dollars and a base term of four years, expiring on June 11, 2030, with the possibility of extensions up to a total of seven years. The award was determined using a trade-off methodology based on a 1,000-point scale, with the highest weights placed on pricing, the depth and breadth of offered solutions, and the ability to sell and deliver solutions. Under the terms of the agreement, Virnig Manufacturing is responsible for delivering new, fully operational equipment to the participating entity's location, ensuring compliance with all applicable safety and regulatory standards, and providing warranties that meet or exceed industry benchmarks. As part of the cooperative model, the contractor is required to pay Sourcewell an administrative fee of 1 to 2 percent of quarterly sales.