Virnig Manufacturing Wins Sourcewell Contract for Snow and Ice Attachments

Public agencies can now buy skid steer, mini excavator and compact loader attachments under contract #033126-VNG without a separate solicitation.

October 6, 2026 · MPF Staff

Snow plow attachment mounted on truck bed in snowy mountain landscape — Virnig Manufacturing Awarded Sourcewell Contract #033126-VNG for Snow Removal Equipment Image Credit: Virnig Manufacturing

Source: Virnig Manufacturing ↗

Sourcewell contract #033126-VNG, awarded to Virnig Manufacturing, is now available to municipalities, public works departments, schools and other eligible agencies for snow removal and ice management attachments.

Agencies holding Sourcewell membership can use the contract to purchase Virnig skid steer, compact tractor, mini skid steer, mini excavator and compact wheel loader attachments without running their own solicitation.

Virnig, founded in 1989, designs and manufactures the attachments at its own facility and sells through a nationwide dealer network. Agencies can verify eligible products and contract terms on Virnig’s Sourcewell contract page, then contact a local Virnig dealer to match an attachment to their equipment and application.

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