Virginia Railway Express - New Diesel-Engine-Driven Generator Set - RFQ No. 001-FY27
Virginia Railway ExpressSpecial District · Alexandria, VA- Due
- Sep 16, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
- Duration
- 4 months
- Primary contact
- Monica McKenzie
- (703) 684-1001
The 30-second brief
The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is soliciting quotes to establish a firm-fixed price purchase order for a qualified contractor to furnish and deliver one new diesel-engine-driven mobile generator set (Bobcat PG70, Generac MDG75DF4, Cummins C60D6C, Atlas Copco QAS-70, Multiquip DCA85US, or approved equal) to VRE's Alexandria Headquarters located at 1500 King Street, Suite 202, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. The scope of work includes providing all labor, supervision, equipment, material, and transportation necessary to furnish and deliver the generator, performing a startup test, removing and recycling all abandoned equipment with a certificate of disposal, providing quarterly preventative maintenance and manufacturer-recommended service for the first two years of operation, and supplying an operation and maintenance manual and a minimum one-year warranty on all parts and labor. The contract term is 120 consecutive calendar days from receipt of the purchase order. Questions are due by September 9, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time. Quotes are due by September 16, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time and must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's e-Procurement Marketplace (eVA). Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter.
Furnish and deliver one (1) New Diesel-Engine-Driven Generator Set; Perform a startup test of the generator; Remove and recycle all abandoned equipment and provide a certificate of disposal; Perform quarterly preventative maintenance and all scheduled maintenance for the first two (2) two years of operation; Provide operation and maintenance manual
Lowest responsive and responsible Quoter
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Summary
The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is soliciting quotes to establish a firm-fixed price purchase order for a qualified contractor to furnish and deliver one new diesel-engine-driven mobile generator set (Bobcat PG70, Generac MDG75DF4, Cummins C60D6C, Atlas Copco QAS-70, Multiquip DCA85US, or approved equal) to VRE's Alexandria Headquarters located at 1500 King Street, Suite 202, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.
The scope of work includes providing all labor, supervision, equipment, material, and transportation necessary to furnish and deliver the generator, performing a startup test, removing and recycling all abandoned equipment with a certificate of disposal, providing quarterly preventative maintenance and manufacturer-recommended service for the first two years of operation, and supplying an operation and maintenance manual and a minimum one-year warranty on all parts and labor. The contract term is 120 consecutive calendar days from receipt of the purchase order. Questions are due by September 9, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time. Quotes are due by September 16, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time and must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's e-Procurement Marketplace (eVA). Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsive and responsible Quoter
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Furnish and deliver one (1) New Diesel-Engine-Driven Generator Set
- Perform a startup test of the generator
- Remove and recycle all abandoned equipment and provide a certificate of disposal
- Perform quarterly preventative maintenance and all scheduled maintenance for the first two (2) two years of operation
- Provide operation and maintenance manual
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- ATTACHMENT 1 - QUOTE FORM
- ATTACHMENT 4 - REPRESENTATIONS
- CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF BIDDERS/OFFERORS
- Submit to
- www.eva.virginia.gov
- Scope location
- Alexandria, VA
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Virginia Railway Express?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 16, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: www.eva.virginia.gov. For questions, contact Monica McKenzie.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Virginia Railway Express in VA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Monica McKenzie at (703) 684-1001. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Furnish and deliver one (1) New Diesel-Engine-Driven Generator Set; Perform a startup test of the generator; Remove and recycle all abandoned equipment and provide a certificate of disposal; Perform quarterly preventative maintenance and all scheduled maintenance for the first two (2) two years of o. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsive and responsible Quoter" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Virginia Railway Express?
All active and historical solicitations from Virginia Railway Express are tracked and searchable. As a special district agency, Virginia Railway Express regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 4 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: ATTACHMENT 1 - QUOTE FORM, ATTACHMENT 4 - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF BIDDERS/OFFERORS. Review the full document from Virginia Railway Express for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Alexandria, VA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.