044-26 Truck Tractor Conventional Cab Tandem Axle

This contract establishes a 12-month term agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for the procurement of new and used truck tractors with conventional cabs and tandem drive rear axles, intended for heavy hauling of road and construction machinery statewide. Bidders may submit pricing for both new and used units, with all new equipment required to be the latest factory models incorporating current engineering updates and standard manufacturer equipment, meeting all FMVSS standards. Delivery must occur within 365 days of purchase order receipt, FOB destination to various ODOT districts and county locations, with vehicles delivered fully fueled and with Diesel Exhaust Fluid tanks. The contract emphasizes compliance with all federal and state safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, including FMVSS and Ohio Revised Code statutes related to sales and use tax exemptions, nondiscrimination, and procurement integrity. The procurement process relies on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, where responsiveness, responsibility, and technical compliance are prerequisites for award, with the lowest total evaluated cost determining successful bidders. Bids must include detailed unit prices, descriptive literature, and completed supporting spreadsheets, with firm pricing maintained for 60 days post-bid opening. In case of ties, vendors are given opportunities to revise pricing, and past performance may serve as a tie-breaker. The contract incorporates various state statutes and general terms and conditions, including provisions for amendments, waivers, notices, and invoice procedures, but does not reference FAR clauses explicitly. Instead, it relies on Ohio statutes and ODOT’s standard terms, with no federal clause numbers or alternates incorporated. Delivery and performance obligations specify that inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with ODOT responsible for approving goods based on compliance with FMVSS, industry standards, and contract specifications. The contractor must provide production samples for custom units, and goods may be rejected or returned if non-compliant. The contract also requires the delivery of title certificates within 30 days and mandates that vehicles meet all current safety and regulatory standards. Special contract requirements include strict adherence to ethics, non-discrimination, and conflict of interest laws, with provisions for termination, modifications, and flow-down clauses for subcontractors. The procurement emphasizes vendor registration with Ohio Shared Services and the OhioBuys system, with electronic bid submission required before the deadline, including the submission of descriptive literature and supporting spreadsheets. Overall, the contract prioritizes timely delivery of compliant, safe, and up-to-date heavy-duty trucks, with clear procedures for evaluation, acceptance, and payment, governed by Ohio law and ODOT’s standard contractual provisions.