408-27 Gilson Test Master TM-6

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a one-time purchase of two new Gilson Test Master TM-6 units for asphalt aggregate breakdown. The procurement includes the option for the Office of Materials Management to purchase up to two of various compatible sieve screen trays and bottom pans. Bidders must be the manufacturer or an authorized dealer/distributor and provide a supporting letter with their bid. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a tie-breaking process that allows for revised pricing or the consideration of past performance. Deliveries are F.O.B. Destination to the ODOT Office of Materials Management in Columbus, Ohio, and must include the removal of equipment from trucks into the indoor loading dock between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Bidders are required to provide lead times in weeks and submit all responses electronically via the OhioBuys portal by the specified deadline. The contract is subject to various regulatory requirements, including the Buy American Act, Ohio's E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act, and numerous federal and state non-discrimination statutes. ODOT is exempt from sales tax under the Ohio Revised Code.