Truck Tractor Conventional Cab Tandem Axle

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection DOT04425-5 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on procuring truck tractors with conventional cabs and tandem drive rear axles for statewide transportation and infrastructure applications. This contract enables ODOT and participating political subdivisions to acquire new and used heavy hauling equipment across all twelve ODOT districts and eighty-eight county locations in Ohio. The vehicle procurement covers multiple manufacturers including Kenworth, Mack, Freightliner, International, and Western Star, with specific requirements for truck specifications such as a minimum 450 gross horsepower engine, 13-speed manual transmission, and various axle configurations.

Kenworth of Dayton has been awarded the primary contract, with a performance period from October 11, 2024, to October 11, 2025. The contract is a competitive selection type with statewide coverage in Ohio, classified under the UNSPSC category of Product and Material Transport Vehicles (25101600). Base pricing for new truck tractors starts at $139,950.00 for a Kenworth T880 model, with flexible options for used equipment ranging from $40,000 to $95,000 depending on year and model. The IDV operates under ODOT's Cooperative Purchasing Program, allowing authorized entities to directly utilize the contract terms and place orders through the OhioBuys e-procurement system.