Mohican State Park One Salt Dogg Electric Replacement Tailgate Salt Spreader.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for the purchase of one new Salt Dogg electric replacement tailgate salt spreader, part number 9035101, for use at Mohican State Park. The equipment must be specifically configured for driver side discharge, feature 304 stainless steel construction, and be compatible with a 2026 Ford F550 dump truck equipped with a Rugby Eliminator light duty dump body. The spreader must utilize 12 VDC electric drive motors and be capable of handling bulk salt or a 50/50 salt and sand mix. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder by line item, with specific preferences applied for Buy American, Buy Ohio, and Veteran-Friendly business certifications. The contractor is required to provide the spreader along with the necessary wiring harness, controller, and all installation hardware. Delivery must be F.O.B. Destination to Loudonville, Ohio, and must include liftgate service as the delivery site lacks a loading dock. The equipment must remain in its original manufacturer packaging with all instructions intact. The contract is governed by the State of Ohio Standard Terms and Conditions, which include requirements for insurance, cybersecurity alignment with NIST frameworks, and compliance with trade control laws. All proposals must be submitted through the OhioBuys portal using a secure OH|ID account.