Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Prequalification of Sawdust Contractors

This RFQ seeks pre‑qualified suppliers of screened or blown green‑mill and dried pine/hardwood sawdust to be used as fuel for Longwood University’s heating plant and biomass facility. The university anticipates an annual volume of roughly 22,000 tons of sawdust, delivered to two sites in Farmville and Burkeville, VA. Vendors must submit physical fuel samples, meet specific particle‑size and contamination criteria, and be registered eVA vendors with the required state and small‑business certifications. The base contract term is three years with the possibility of up to seven one‑year extensions, and the award will be made to the lowest‑responsive, responsible pre‑qualified contractors. • Product: Sawdust fuel (≤ 3/8 in particle size, contaminant‑free). • Volume: Approx. 22,000 tons per year, no guaranteed minimum. • Delivery: Two VA sites; university may provide transport equipment or request trailer placement on vendor property. • Evaluation: Experience, sample quality, and Small‑Business Subcontracting Plan.