084-27 Skid Steer, and Attachments Contract

Solicitation 084-27 is an invitation to bid issued by the Ohio Department of Transportation to establish a twelve-month term contract for the procurement of skid steer units, including stand on, sit on, and stand behind models, along with all available attachments and options. The contractor must provide the latest current models incorporating the most recent engineering changes and manufacturers' standard equipment. Deliveries are required to be F.O.B. Destination to any of the twelve districts and eighty-eight county locations across Ohio, with a delivery timeline of 120 calendar days from the receipt of a valid purchase order. Deliveries must occur between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The award is based on the total cost of all items combined, with technical compliance as a primary requirement. Bidders must use specific comply or don't comply checkboxes for all specifications to avoid rejection. The contract includes strict adherence to federal and state regulations, including accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.1 Level AA and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Administrative requirements include the submission of an Affirmative Action Plan, registration with the Ohio Secretary of State, and the disclosure of any generative AI technology used. Payments are generally processed via electronic funds transfer within 30 calendar days of receiving a proper invoice. Bids must be submitted electronically through the OhioBuys portal by the specified deadline.