Live Bottom Dump Bodies

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has established an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) contract for Live Bottom Dump Bodies, specifically designed for specialized transportation equipment procurement. This competitive selection contract enables state and local government agencies to acquire drag chain/conveyor style dump bodies that meet federal and state regulations. The IDV covers three primary dump body sizes (15-foot, 13-foot, and 9-foot), with comprehensive specifications that include optional configurations such as dual auger systems, front discharge bodies, and various supplemental equipment features. The contract is focused on providing robust, compliant dump truck bodies that can be deployed across Ohio's twelve districts and eighty-eight counties.

The master IDV contract is awarded to JT Dillard LLC, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certified vendor, with Air-Flo Manufacturing as the primary equipment manufacturer. The contract period runs from April 9, 2025, to April 30, 2026, with the potential for a one-month extension. Pricing for the dump bodies ranges from $36,348 to $48,740, with an estimated procurement of up to 26 total units across different body sizes. The contract includes specific delivery requirements of 240 calendar days from order notification, electronic invoicing procedures, and comprehensive warranty coverage of 30 months from delivery. Geographically limited to Ohio, this competitive selection contract provides a streamlined procurement mechanism for government entities seeking specialized dump truck bodies.