Remote & Non-Remote-Controlled Slope Mowers

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection DOT27025-8 Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) provides a comprehensive procurement solution for remote and non-remote controlled slope mowers and associated equipment. The contract enables ODOT, political subdivisions, state universities, colleges, and other state agencies to purchase specialized slope mowing equipment through a cooperative purchasing program. Primary equipment includes Bomford Flailbot remote-controlled slope mowers in 50HP and 75HP configurations, with additional attachments such as flail heads, brush cutting mulching heads, camera kits, winch kits, rotary mowers, chippers, stump grinders, trenchers, sweepers, and snow removal equipment. The mowers are capable of operating on slopes between 0-55 degrees, with cutting heights of 1-10 inches and speeds up to 10 mph.

The IDV is awarded to RL Parsons & Son Equipment Co. Inc., based in West Jefferson, Ohio, with a contract period from May 28, 2025, to May 31, 2026. As a competitive selection contract, it covers the entire state of Ohio and provides a one-year manufacturer's warranty, including operator training. The contract allows for multiple vendor awards and offers pricing for slope mowers ranging from $97,456 to $150,772, with individual attachments priced between $4,145 and $36,523. The contract is designed to provide flexible procurement options for governmental entities, with units deliverable to ODOT's twelve districts and eighty-eight county locations throughout Ohio.