JLG Articulating Boom Lift

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Forestry has established an Agency Administered Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) contract for specialized equipment procurement, specifically focusing on articulating boom lifts. This IDV enables the state to acquire targeted heavy equipment, with the current solicitation centered on a JLG 450AJ Articulating Boom Lift designed for forestry operations. The contract allows for the purchase of equipment with specific technical requirements, including a 45-foot platform height, 550-pound platform capacity, and a Kubota WG2503 dual fuel engine, primarily to be delivered to the Buckeye State Tree Nursery in Zanesville, Ohio.

The IDV (Contract Number CTR034293) is awarded to Ohio Machinery Co. and will be active from October 10, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The contract is structured as an agency-administered procurement vehicle covering the state of Ohio, with potential preferences applied for Buy American, Buy Ohio, and Veteran-Friendly Business criteria. Utilizing the OhioBuys procurement platform, this IDV supports comprehensive procurement processes, including catalog shopping, solicitation management, and order tracking. While specific total contract value is not disclosed, the vehicle provides a structured mechanism for the DNR to acquire specialized equipment through a competitive and transparent bidding process.