Tar Hollow State Park, New 2027 SCAG, SCZII-61V-40BV-EFI, Cheetah II

Solicitation SRC0000042866 is for the procurement of a 2027 SCAG Cheetah II mower (model SCZII-61V-40BV-EFI) for Tar Hollow State Park in Ohio. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder by line item. The response deadline is November 18, 2026, and the purchase order remains valid for goods or services received through June 30, 2026. Bidders may receive preferences for being a certified veteran-friendly business or for meeting Buy Ohio criteria, which requires the product cost to exceed 50% of the total offered cost or for the offeror to have a significant economic presence in Ohio or a border state. The state also encourages the use of certified Minority Business Enterprises and EDGE vendors. The selected contractor must maintain a reasonable information security program aligned with NIST standards and provide insurance with a minimum A.M. Best rating of A:VII. All deliverables must comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Invoices should be submitted to Financial Shared Services via email or mail, with the state preferring payment through electronic funds transfer. The contractor must also warrant that they are not boycotting any jurisdiction with which Ohio enjoys open trade, specifically including Israel.