Truck Tractor Conventional Cab Tandem Axle

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection DOT04425-4 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for truck tractors with conventional cabs and tandem drive rear axles. The contract enables procurement of new and used heavy-duty trucks primarily designed for road and construction machinery transportation. Vehicles must meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and can be configured with various specifications, including multiple engine options from manufacturers like PACCAR and Cummins, transmission types, and axle configurations. The contract supports a comprehensive range of truck customization, allowing agencies to select vehicles with specific performance characteristics such as gross combined weight ratings of 80,000 pounds and minimum 450 gross horsepower engines.

The master contract is awarded to Hissong Kenworth Inc and covers the state of Ohio for a twelve-month period from October 11, 2024, to October 11, 2025. As a Competitive Selection contract, it enables procurement by ODOT and extends to political subdivisions, state universities, colleges, and other state agencies through the ODOT Cooperative Purchasing Program. The contract type allows for multiple responsive bidders across Ohio's twelve district locations and eighty-eight county destinations. While no specific contract value is provided, the IDV includes detailed pricing for various truck models, such as the Kenworth W900B at $165,984 and the Kenworth T880 at $145,347, with provisions for potential price adjustments and trade-in options for used equipment.