IFB 161150 - I95 Emergency Heavy Equipment

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking qualified firms to provide emergency heavy‑equipment services on the I‑95 corridor in the Fredericksburg District. The contract will cover a range of equipment—including backhoes, motor graders, and rubber‑tire loaders—each supplied with a licensed operator, to be deployed on an as‑needed basis for road clearing during severe weather events, snow/ice removal, and other emergencies. The solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with a submission deadline of September 17, 2026. • Required equipment: Backhoe (4‑wheel drive, ≥1 cu yd bucket) with operator, Motor Grader (≥100 hp, center blade) with operator, Rubber‑Tire Loader (≥100 hp, 3 cu yd bucket) with operator. • Each piece of equipment must be accompanied by a qualified operator and, where noted, an additional support vehicle (e.g., 4‑wheel‑drive pickup or truck‑mounted attenuator). • Services are “as‑needed” for emergency response—snow/ice removal, debris clearing, vegetation removal, and other incidents that impede traffic flow or VDOT operations. • Bids must be submitted by 10:00 AM on September 17, 2026; no pre‑bid meeting or site visit is indicated.