About this opportunity
AI summaryThe University of the Virgin Islands seeks qualified contractors to provide as-needed equipment rental, delivery, pickup, and related support services for its Albert A. Sheen Campus in St. Croix. Requested categories include rentals for construction, earth-moving, generators, lifts, air compressors, pumps, compaction, and landscaping equipment, alongside setup, replacement, and technical support. Bidders must submit signed offers electronically to [email protected] by November 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM AST, including pricing schedules, business licensing, references, and proof of insurance or qualifications. The buyer evaluates responsiveness and reasonableness to establish nonexclusive standing-order agreements, awarding individual tasks based on the lowest total price, availability, and response time across an initial 12-month term with up to two optional 12-month renewals.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- University of the Virgin Islands
- Solicitation No.
- 2027-013
Scope of work
- Rental of construction and maintenance equipment
- Rental of earth-moving and excavation equipment
- Rental of generators and power equipment
- Rental of lifts, scaffolding, and elevated work platforms
- Rental of air compressors and related accessories
- Rental of pumps and dewatering equipment
- Rental of compaction equipment
- Delivery, pickup, emergency rental support, and equipment setup
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Responsiveness and responsibility of the bidder | Not specified |
| Complete, commercially reasonable rates for offered categories | Not specified |
| Task-order evaluation: total quoted task price, availability, response time, and compliance | Not specified |
| Lowest comparable all-inclusive recurring rate for indivisible recurring service | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Compliance with applicable USVI laws, safety rules, licensing and insurance requirements
- Applicable business licensing
- Relevant experience and references
- Proof of required qualifications, insurance or certifications applicable to offered services
Documents to include with your response
- Signed offer identifying the solicitation and campus/service categories bid
- Completed pricing schedule
- Applicable business licensing
- Relevant experience and references
- Proof of required qualifications, insurance or certifications
Key dates
- Issue date
- 10/29/2026
- Submission deadline
- 11/25/2026, 2:00 PM (AST)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submit electronically to [email protected] with the solicitation number and title in the subject line.
Contract details
- Term
- Twelve (12) months, with up to two optional twelve-month renewals
- Place of performance
- Albert A. Sheen Campus, RR1 Box 10,000, Kingshill, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 00850
- Insurance and bonding
- All work must comply with applicable USVI insurance requirements. Proof of required insurance applicable to the offered services must be submitted.