Four Wheel Drive Backhoe

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection IDV DOT02825-3 is a strategic procurement vehicle focused on four-wheel drive backhoe machinery, specifically targeting Caterpillar equipment models including the 416, 420, and 430 series. This indefinite delivery vehicle enables ODOT and participating political subdivisions to procure specialized earth moving machinery with comprehensive configuration options, including pilot controls, extend-a-hoe functionality, and various optional attachments such as hydraulic hammers, thumbs, compactor plates, and quick couplers. The contract provides flexible purchasing capabilities with detailed pricing structures, ranging from $120,342 to $143,815 per backhoe loader, allowing agencies to customize equipment selections based on specific operational requirements.

Ohio Machinery Co. has been awarded this competitive selection contract, with a performance period from March 27, 2025, to March 31, 2026, covering the entire state of Ohio. The contract is classified as a multiple award type, permitting cooperative purchasing across ODOT's twelve districts and eighty-eight county locations. While no specific total contract value is provided, the vehicle offers a standardized procurement mechanism with provisions for equipment delivery within 180 calendar days of purchase order issuance, free on board (F.O.B.) to designated locations. The contract leverages the OhioBuys electronic procurement platform and is governed by Ohio Revised Code Section 5513.01(B), facilitating streamlined access for state agencies, universities, and local government entities.