D27 - Moist Cabinet - RFQ 2142

The Ohio Department of Transportation is soliciting quotes for a high-capacity atmospheric moist cabinet for its Cement Lab, with an estimated value of 65,000 dollars. The equipment must be designed for the simultaneous dry and submerged curing of hydraulic cement briquets, concrete cubes, cylinders, and molds, strictly complying with ASTM C511 / ASTM C511-19 standards. Key technical requirements include a minimum of 60 square feet of usable shelf space, including 20 square feet of tray space, and a tightly regulated environment maintaining a dry-bulb temperature of 70 to 73 degrees Fahrenheit and relative humidity between 95 and 100 percent. The cabinet must feature a heavy-duty brass or structural steel frame, stainless steel interior and exterior, and be compatible with a single phase, 20 amp, 208 volt disconnect. Deliverables include removable stainless steel wire shelves, 4-inch deep submerged curing tanks, an integrated digital data logging system with USB/Ethernet export, and mandatory spare parts such as door gaskets and heater fuse links. The award will be based on the total cost of all items combined, and vendors must provide manufacturer documentation proving they are an authorized dealer or distributor. The total price must include freight delivered to 1600 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43223, and the State of Ohio is tax exempt. Successful vendors must be registered through the OhioPays Portal and comply with all state and federal nondiscrimination laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Payment is issued via electronic funds transfer or other state-approved methods within 30 calendar days of receiving a proper invoice. The contract emphasizes compliance with safety, environmental, and data security standards, while encouraging the use of Ohio certified Minority Business Enterprise and EDGE vendors.