Utility Task Vehicles

The West Virginia Purchasing Division is soliciting bids for the purchase of two Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs) for the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. The UTVs must meet specific requirements, including a minimum 3-cylinder engine, hydrostatic power steering, and a factory cab with A/C and heater. The contract will be awarded to the vendor that provides the UTVs meeting the required specifications for the lowest overall total cost. • The UTVs must have a minimum 68 cu in +24 Gross Eng HP engine and a VHT-X Variable Hydro Transmission. • The UTVs must have hydrostatic power steering with manual tilt feature, hydraulic cargo dump, and hydraulic oil cooler. • The UTVs must have safety equipment, including SAE J2194 & OSHA 1928 ROPS, horn, parking brake, spark arrestor muffler, and retractable 2-point seat belts. • The UTVs must have key features, including a factory cab with A/C, heater, and defroster, fully opening roll-down door windows, side mirrors, sunvisors, and a digital multi-meter.