Remote & Non-Remote-Controlled Slope Mowers

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection IDV DOT27025-1 establishes a multiple award contract for remote and non-remote-controlled slope mowers. This indefinite delivery vehicle enables ODOT, political subdivisions, state universities, colleges, and agencies to procure specialized slope mowing equipment through a cooperative purchasing program. The contract covers specific mower models, including the RC Mowers R-60 (60" deck, 40 hp) and RC Mowers R-52 (52" deck, 37 hp), with capabilities to operate on slopes ranging from 0-55 degrees. Additional procurement options include various attachments such as light kits, winch kits, fire extinguisher kits, maintenance kits, and replacement blade/hub assemblies.

The prime contractor for this IDV is The Safety Company LLC, with a contract period from May 28, 2025, to May 31, 2026. The contract is a competitive selection type, geographically covering the State of Ohio, and allows for equipment delivery to ODOT's twelve districts and eighty-eight county locations. Vendors must deliver equipment within 200 calendar days of a valid purchase order, with units delivered Free on Board (F.O.B.) and a full tank of fuel. The contract provides an amount-not-to-exceed pricing mechanism, with the RC Mowers R-60 priced at $67,950 and the RC Mowers R-52 priced at $63,950, offering a structured procurement approach for specialized slope mowing equipment.