(AUGUST 2025) - BID 2710 - FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - BLAVOS DIESEL REPAIR & PERFORMANCE LLC

This contract covers the maintenance of fire‑department equipment for the City of Parkersburg, West Virginia. The award was made to Blavos Diesel Repair & Performance LLC, which will provide labor, travel, and related services on an hourly basis. The bid tabulation shows competing rates from other vendors, but the city selected Blavos, likely for its combination of labor and travel rates and required affidavits. The work includes routine equipment upkeep, emergency‑response support, and possibly parts markup, though no fixed‑price total is disclosed. • Scope: Maintenance, repair, and emergency response for fire‑department apparatus. • Pricing: Hourly labor ($120/hr) plus travel ($60/hr); no fixed‑price ceiling. • Procurement: Open competition with multiple vendors submitting rates; award to a single vendor.