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The City of Upper Arlington is seeking bids for the purchase and professional installation of three Boss snowplow VXT steel moldboard packages, specifically the 9’ 2” power model, to be mounted on two 2025 Ford Super Duty XL F-250 SRW 4x4 trucks and one 2025 Ford Super Duty XL F-550 DRW 4x4 truck. The trucks will be delivered by the City to the selected contractor, who must be located within 50 miles of Upper Arlington, Ohio. The project’s estimated contract value ranges from $30,000 to $60,000, and all bid submissions are to be made electronically through IonWave by January 30, 2025. The City encourages participation from all businesses, including minority and women-owned enterprises, to promote fair and inclusive procurement practices. The bidding process is governed by comprehensive contractual and procedural guidelines outlined in the City’s standard documents, which include mandatory terms for compliance with Ohio laws, provisions on bid submission, pricing, and contract execution. Bidders are required to submit a Non Collusion Certification to ensure fairness and transparency, affirming that no collusion or fraud has influenced their bid. The contract terms emphasize legal obligations such as indemnification, equal opportunity employment, and public disclosure, while also detailing conditions under which bids may be rejected or contracts terminated. Overall, the solicitation aims to ensure a fair, transparent, and compliant procurement process for the City’s snow removal equipment needs.