Four Wheel Drive Backhoe

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection IDV DOT02825-4 provides a comprehensive procurement vehicle for four-wheel drive backhoes, specifically covering Case models 580SV and 580SN. The contract enables ODOT and authorized political subdivisions to procure earth moving machinery with flexible configuration options, including various transmission upgrades, tire selections, hydraulic circuits, and specialized attachments. The solicitation allows for multiple award vendors to supply backhoe equipment meeting rigorous technical specifications, with base unit prices ranging from $128,333 to $141,237 for the specified models. The contract's scope encompasses detailed equipment requirements, mandatory feature compliance, and extensive optional equipment selections designed to meet the diverse needs of transportation and infrastructure maintenance agencies.

Southeastern Equipment Co. Inc. is the prime contractor for this IDV, awarded by the Ohio Department of Transportation with a contract period from July 16, 2025, to March 31, 2026. The contract is a competitive selection type with statewide coverage across Ohio's twelve districts and eighty-eight counties, providing a cooperative purchasing framework that allows political subdivisions, state universities, and other authorized entities to utilize the contract. While no specific total contract value is disclosed, the vehicle offers unit pricing for backhoes and allows for direct ordering through the OhioBuys electronic procurement platform. The contract includes provisions for delivery within 180 calendar days of purchase order receipt, with pricing remaining firm for the initial 60 days and potential adjustments subject to ODOT approval.