Competitive selection DOT80026-5

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection Contract DOT80026-5 is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) set-aside procurement for aggregate materials and associated trucking services. The contract covers a diverse range of aggregate types, including crushed carbonate stone, gravel, ACBF or steel slag, and natural sand, which are intended for transportation construction projects. Suppliers must be certified with an AASHTOWare Project Construction & Materials (AWP) code and conform to the 2023 ODOT Construction and Materials Specifications. The procurement allows for multiple plant locations and comprehensive pricing for plant pickup costs and freight rates across various Ohio destinations.

Rath Builders Supply Inc. has been awarded the contract, which will run from August 12, 2025, to February 28, 2026. The contract is a competitive selection type, exclusively available to MBE-certified vendors from the State of Ohio's Department of Administrative Services. The procurement covers numerous aggregate plant locations across Ohio, including sites in Cleveland, Sandusky, Columbus, and other key municipalities. The contract's UNSPSC code is 30111800 for Aggregates, and ODOT reserves the right to purchase off-contract if awarded vendors cannot supply materials within 25 miles of the destination. The contract encompasses multiple subcontractors and aggregate suppliers, ensuring broad geographic coverage and material availability for Ohio's transportation infrastructure needs.