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This is a mandatory use contract issued by the State of Ohio's Department of Administrative Services (DAS), General Services Division, Office of Procurement Services. The contract is awarded to JT Dillard LLC for buoys to be used by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), specifically the Divisions of Parks and Watercraft. The contract was issued following Invitation to Bid No. SRC0000000711, with a base period from June 4, 2021 to April 30, 2024, and renewals through April 30, 2026.

The contract covers nine specific types of buoys, including shallow water can buoys, barrier floats, spar type buoys, channel markers, and related waterway emblems and lettering. The buoys are to be manufactured from materials like Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) or high-density polyethylene, filled with closed cell polyurethane foam, and meet detailed specifications for dimensions, colors, reflective bands, and optional lighting. The pricing is structured with tiered volume discounts across five quantity tiers (1-4, 5-19, 20-49, 50-99, and 100+ units), with contract prices remaining firm for the first 12 months and potential economic adjustments thereafter. The contract allows participating agencies to make purchases in any amount and at any time, with a 30-day delivery requirement after order receipt.

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STATE OF OHIO

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

GENERAL SERVICES DIVISION

OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES

4200 SURFACE ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH 43228-1395

MANDATORY USE CONTRACT FOR: BUOYS

CONTRACT No.: ITB004312

CONTRACT ID: 4312-A3

EFFECTIVE DATES: 6/04/2021 to 4/30/2024 *Renewal through 04/30/2026

SUPPLIER: JT Dillard LLC

The Department of Administrative Services has accepted bids submitted in response to Invitation to Bid No.

SRC0000000711 that opened on 05/12/21. The evaluation of the bid response(s) has been completed. The bidder(s) listed herein have been determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) and have been awarded a contract for the items(s) listed. The respective bid response, including the Instructions to Bidders and Standard Terms and Conditions, special contract terms & conditions, any bid addenda, specifications, pricing schedules and any attachments incorporated by reference and accepted by DAS become a part of this Requirements Contract.

This Requirements Contract is effective beginning and ending on the dates noted above unless, prior to the expiration date, the Contract is renewed, terminated or cancelled in accordance with the Contract Terms and Conditions.

CONTRACT RENEWAL. This Contract may be renewed after the ending date of the Contract solely at the discretion of the Contracting Agency for a period of one month. Any further renewals will be by mutual agreement between the Contractor and the Contracting Agency for any number of times and for any period of time. The cumulative time of all mutual renewals may not exceed twenty-four (24) months unless the Contracting Agency determines that additional renewal is necessary.

This Requirements Contract is available to THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, as applicable.

Agencies are eligible to make purchases of the listed supplies and/or services in any amount and at any time as determined by the agency. The State makes no representation or guarantee that agencies will purchase the volume of supplies and/or services as advertised in the Invitation to Bid.

This Requirements Contract and any Amendments thereto are available from the OhioBuys public portal at the following address:

https://supplier- emarketplace.ohio.gov/page.aspx/en/usr/login?ReturnUrl=%2fpage.aspx%2fen%2fbuy%2fhomepage

Signed: ____________________________________________________ Kathleen C. Madden, Director Date

*Denotes renewal through 04/30/26, per Amendment #3.

Item 1 - SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

I. SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION:

A. SCOPE: The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Divisions of Parks and Watercraft require various types of buoys for use throughout the state of Ohio. These products will be used on the lakes, reservoirs, rivers and waterways within the State. These products are delineated into nine (9) line items.

B. CLASSIFICATION:

1. Shallow water can buoy

2. Shallow water can buoy with light

3. Barrier Float

4. Spar Type Buoy

5. Extra heavy-duty spar type buoy with pick-up eye

6. Shallow water nun buoy

7. Shallow water nun buoy with lights

8. Channel Marker

9. Standard Inland Waterway emblem and lettering

II. REQUIREMENTS:

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Packaging: Packaging is to consist of wrapping, cushioning materials, containers, markings and related techniques to protect items from deterioration, prevent damage, facilitate handling and to identify the items shipped.

2. Partial Shipments: All buoys are to be packaged and shipped in the quantity specified with no partial shipments without prior approval from the ordering agency.

B. ITEM SPECIFICATIONS

1. SHALLOW WATER CAN BUOY

a. Material: The buoy is to be the float collar can style; manufactured of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS); filled with closed cell polyurethane foam; shatterproof, unsinkable, ultraviolet inhibited, self-righting.

b. Construction:

1. Dimensions:

a. Can diameter & height - 14" x 30"

b. Float collar diameter & height - 28" x 12"

c. Overall height - 49"

d. Draft - under 9"

e. Ballast - internal

c. Foam: Buoy must be filled with closed cell polyurethane foam. There must not be any voids or cavities in the foam itself. No icing of the foam will be permitted. Foam must adhere to the buoy shell.

d. Colors: Buoy must be white with standard inland waterway marking symbols of orange symbols and black lettering as specified in H (pages 11-12). Buoys are also to be available in the standard green color.

e. Reflective band: Each buoy will have a 3-inch reflective band at the top of the buoy. This will be silver on the white buoys, green on green buoys and red on red buoys.

f. Exposed surfaces must not have any sharp or rough edges. All seams are to be solvent welded.

g. The outer surface of the ABS buoys, are to be coated with a super marine finish.

h. Lettering: All buoys must bear the legend "State of Ohio", must be stenciled, imprinted, or marked in a permanent manner on the horizontal top plane of the buoy base.

i. Packaging: Each buoy is to be shipped in an appropriate manner to protect float during transit so that it will not be damaged.

2. SHALLOW WATER CAN BUOY WITH LIGHT

a. Material: The buoy is to be the float collar can style; manufactured of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

(ABS); filled with closed cell polyurethane foam; shatterproof; unsinkable; ultraviolet inhibited; self-righting.

b. The buoy is to be fully assembled and ready for use.

c. Construction:

a. Can diameter & height - 14" x 30"

b. Float collar diameter & height - 28" x 12"

c. Overall height - 49"

d. Buoy must have sealed tube for six 6-volt pin type lantern batteries. Buoy cylinder must have a removable

ABS cap with an ABS reinforcing disc .250" thick and top and bottom three 1-21" diameter steel tie rods with reinforcing washers and nuts permanently attached by welding. ABS cylinder wall is to be .120 inch thick.

e. Foam: Buoy must be filled with a closed cell polyurethane foam. Foam is to adhere to the inner surface of the float shell and must lock to the interior pipe for the light. There must not be any voids or cavities in the foam itself. No icing of the foam will be permitted.

f. Colors: Buoy must be white with standard inland waterway marking symbols of orange symbols and black lettering as specified in H (pages 11-12). Buoys are also to be available in the standard green color.

g. Reflective Band: Each buoy will have a 3-inch reflective band at the top of the buoy. This will be silver on

h. Exposed surfaces must not have any sharp or rough edges. All seams are to be solvent welded.

i. The outer surface of the ABS buoys, are to be coated with a super marine finish.

j. Lettering: All buoys must bear the legend "State of Ohio", must be stenciled, imprinted, or marked in a

k. Buoy Light Requirements:

1. Visibility must be a minimum of one (1) mile for white light.

2. Green or red lights must have a visibility of 1/2 mile minimum.

3. Light assembly must have a photo-electric cell assuring that the light is on, only when needed.

4. Flashing light rate must be 30 flashes per minute or 60 flashes per minute.

5. Light must be solid state operated.

6. The light system must have a stand-by bulb that automatically comes on if main bulb fails.

7. Light units must be corrosion proof.

8. Lamps must be replaceable without moving unit from buoy.

9. Lens must be of high impact Polycarbonate with a high gain of (20 to 1 magnification).

10. Light must be theft resistant by using S.S. tamper resistant bolt and a special wrench must be provided.

11. Light must be capable of high, medium or low intensity, with medium intensity light having a battery life of about four (4) months.

l. Packaging: Each buoy is to be shipped in an appropriate manner to protect float during transit so that it

3. BARRIER FLOATS

a. Material: Float to be manufactured of one-piece high density polyethylene; filled with closed cell polyurethane foam; shatterproof, unsinkable, ultraviolet inhibited.

1. Must be completely filled with closed cell polyurethane foam. There must not be any voids or cavities in the foam itself. No icing of the foam will be permitted. One-inch galvanized steel pipe through float.

Anchored in foam to prevent movement. Foam must also adhere to the buoy shell.

2. Dimensions:

a. Diameter - 18 inches

b. Length - 30 inches

c. Submerged Buoyancy: 200 lbs.

d. Net Weight: 19 lbs.

e. Colors: Standard International Orange and White of plain solid color. Three-inch reflective bands available in silver or orange, optional.

g. Exposed surfaces of the buoy are to be coated with a super marine finish.

h. Packaging: Each buoy is to be shipped in an appropriate manner to protect float during transit so that it

i. Lettering: All floats must bear 2" block letters, black in color. The legend "State of Ohio" must be stenciled, imprinted, or marked in a permanent manner on the horizontal top plane.

4. SPAR TYPE MARKER BUOY - A.B.S.

a. Material: Buoy to be manufactured of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS); filled with closed cell polyurethane foam; shatterproof, unsinkable; ultraviolet inhibited, self-righting.

1. Must show white in color and must have the top cap impregnated with International Orange pigment.

2. Immediately below the cap will be a 3" band of silver retro-reflective tape.

3. Below this, as an integral part of the buoy, in the same orange color shall be the standard symbols used to conform to the Inland Waterways marking regulations as specified by the Council of State Governments and the U.S. Coast Guard.

4. Above, below or enclosed in the symbol must be black block letters with the requested word, (to be specified at time order is placed). These must be 3-1/2" to 4" letters.

5. Two-inch bands will be above and below the symbols and black lettering.

c. Dimensions:

1. Height - 61"

2. Diameter - 9"

3. Height in water - Buoy to show a minimum of 38" above water line when anchored in place.

e. Foam: Must be completely filled with closed cell polyurethane foam. There must not be any voids or cavities in the foam itself. No icing of the foam will be permitted. Foam must adhere to the buoy shell.

g. Ballast: Internal 16 lbs. concrete ballast with 1/2" diameter (1" I.D.) steel galvanized mooring eye.

h. The outer surface of the ABS buoys, are to be coated with a super marine finish.

i. Packaging: Each buoy is to be shipped in an appropriate manner to protect buoy during transit so it will not be damaged.

j. Art: Art work and a sample of International Orange ink to be used on a swatch is to be submitted for approval to the Division of Watercraft.

k. Legend: The legend "State of Ohio" must be stenciled, imprinted, or marked in a permanent manner on the horizontal top plane.

5. EXTRA HEAVY-DUTY SPAR TYPE BUOY WITH PICK-UP EYE

a. Material: Buoy to be manufactured of HDPE shell, filled with closed cell polyurethane foam, shatterproof, ultraviolet inhibited, unsinkable and self-righting.

1. Snow white in color and must have the top cap impregnated with International Orange pigment.

2. A hot dipped galvanized pick-up eye will be placed at the top of the buoy in such a manner that it can swivel.

3. The pick-up eye will be attached to the 3/8" galvanized steel rod running through the center of the buoy.

4. Immediately below the cap will be a 3" band of silver retro-reflective tape.

5. Below this, as an integral part of the buoy, in the same orange color shall be the standard symbols used to conform to the Inland Waterways marking regulations as specified by the Council of State Governments and the U.S. Coast Guard.

6. Above, below or enclosed in the symbol must be black block letters with the requested work, (to be specified at time order is placed). These must be 3-1/2" to 4" letters.

7. 2" orange bands will be above the lettering and symbols.

c. Dimensions:

1. Height - 61"

2. Diameter - 9"

3. Height in water - Buoy to show a minimum of 38" above water line when anchored in place.

d. Foam: Buoy is to be completely filled with rigid, closed cell polyurethane foam. There must not be any voids or cavities in the foam itself. No icing of the foam will be permitted. The foam must adhere to the buoy shell itself.

e. Exposed surfaces must not have any sharp or rough edges. All seams are to be solvent welded.

f. Ballast: Internal 16 lb. concrete ballast with 1/2" diameter (1" I.D.) steel galvanized mooring eye.

g. Pick-up Eye

h. The outer surface of the HDPE are to be coated with a super marine finish.

i. Packaging: Each buoy to be shipped in an appropriate manner to protect buoy during transit so it will not be damaged.

j. Art: Art work and a sample of International Orange ink to be used on a swatch to be submitted for approval to the Division of Watercraft.

k. Legend: The legend "State of Ohio" must be stenciled, imprinted, or marked in a permanent manner on the horizontal top plane.

6. SHALLOW WATER NUN BUOY

a. Material: Buoy is to be the float collar nun style; manufactured of Acroylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS);

filled with closed cell polyurethane foam; shatterproof, unsinkable, ultraviolet inhibited, self-righting.

a. Nun Diameter & Height - 14" x 30"

b. Float Collar Diameter & Height - 28" x 12"

c. Overall Height - 49"

c. Foam: Buoy is to be completely filled with closed cell polyurethane foam. There must not be any voids or cavities in the foam itself. No icing of the foam will be permitted.

d. Colors: Buoys must be white with standard inland waterway marking symbols of orange symbols and black lettering as specified in H (pages 11-12). Buoys will also be the standard red in color.

e. Reflective band: Each buoy will have a 3-inch reflective band at the top of the buoy. This will be silver on the white buoys, green on green buoys and red on red buoys.

g. The outer surface of the ABS buoys, are to be coated with a super marine finish.

h. Lettering: All buoys must bear the legend "State of Ohio" must be stenciled, imprinted, or marked in a

i. Packaging: Each buoy is to be shipped in an appropriate manner to protect float during transit so it will

7. SHALLOW WATER NUN BUOY WITH LIGHT

a. Material: Buoy is to be the float collar can style; manufactured of Acroylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS);

filled with closed cell polyurethane foam; shatterproof; unsinkable; ultraviolet inhibited; self-righting.

a. Nun Diameter & Height - 14" x 30"

b. Float Collar Diameter & Height - 28" x 12'

c. Overall Height - 49"

c. Buoy must have sealed tube for six 6-volt pin type lantern batteries. Buoy cylinder must have a removable

ABS cap with an ABS reinforcing disc .250" thick and top and bottom three 1-21" diameter steel tie rods with reinforcing washers and nuts permanently attached by welding. ABS cylinder wall shall be .120" thick.

d. Foam: Buoy is to be filled with a closed cell polyurethane foam. Foam is to adhere to the inner surface of the float shell and must lock to the interior pipe for the light. There must not be any voids or cavities in the foam itself. No icing of the foam will be permitted.

e. Colors: Buoys must be white with standard inland waterway marking symbols of orange symbols and black lettering as specified in H (page 10). Buoys will also be the standard red in color.

f. Reflective band: Each buoy will have a 3-inch reflective band at the top of the buoy. This will be silver on

g. Exposed surfaces must not have any sharp or rough edges. All seams are to be solvent welded.

h. The outer surface of the ABS buoys, are to be coated with a super marine finish.

i. Lettering: All buoys must bear the legend "State of Ohio" must be stenciled, imprinted, or marked in a

j. Buoy Light Requirement:

1. Visibility must be a minimum of (1) mile for white light.

2. Green or red lights must have a visibility of 1/2 mile minimum.

3. Light assembly must have a photo-electric cell assuring that the light shall be on only when needed.

4. Flashing light rate must be 30 flashes per minute or 60 flashes per minute.

5. Light must be solid state operated.

6. The light system must have a stand-by bulb that automatically comes on if main bulb fails.

7. Light units must be corrosion proof.

8. Lamps must be replaceable without removing unit from buoy.

9. Lens must be of high impact Polycarbonate with a high gain of (20 to 1 magnification).

10. Light must be theft resistant by using S.S. tamper resistant bolt and a special wrench shall be provided.

11. Light must be capable of high, medium or low intensity, with medium intensity light having a battery life of about four (4) months.

k. Packaging: Each buoy is to be shipped in an appropriate manner to protect float during transit so it not be damaged.

8. CHANNEL MARKER

a. Material: Buoy to be manufactured of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS); filled with closed cell polyurethane foam; shatterproof, unsinkable; ultraviolet inhibited, self-righting.

b. Construction

1. Red or Green in color

2. Cone top

3. Immediately below the cap will be a 3” band of Red / Green retro-reflective tape

4. Dimensions

a. Height-60”

b. Diameter -9”

c. Height in water – Buoy to show a minimum of 38” above water line when anchored in place

d. Foam: Must be completely filled with closed cell polyurethane foam. There must not be any voids or cavities in the foam itself. No icing of the foam will be permitted. Foam must adhere to the buoy shell

e. Exposed surfaces must not have any sharp or rough edges. All seams are to be solvent welded.

f. Ballast: Internal 16 lbs. concrete ballast with ½ “diameter (1” I.D) steel galvanized mooring eye.

g. The outer surface of the ABS buoys, are to be coated with a super marine finish

h. Packaging: Each buoy is to be shipped in an appropriate manner to protect buoy during transit so it will

i. Legend: The legend “State of Ohio” must be stenciled, imprinted, or marked in permanent manner on the horizontal to plane.

9. SHALLOW INLAND WATERWAY EMBLEM AND LETTERING (VINYL WRAPPER)

a. The vinyl wrapper must have two sets of symbols and lettering so that when the wrapper is affixed to the buoy each set of symbols and lettering must be 180 degrees apart.

b. Material

1. The material shall be a minimum of 4 mil Mactac B L Vinyl. The vinyl must be soft.

2. The material must be capable of instant and permanent adhesion to Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

(ABS) and super tough HDPE shell.

c. Construction:

1. The color must be white.

2. All printing is to be by means of a silk screen process and the ink must be fade resistant and waterproof.

3. Dimensions:

a. Height - 22 1/2"

b. Width - The sides of the wrapper shall allow a 1/4" overlap when affixed to the buoy.

d. Symbols: All symbols must be of proper proportion and clearly distinguishable.

1. Circle Emblem - The Inside diameter shall be a minimum of 8".

2. Diamond Shape Enclosing Intersecting Horizontal and Vertical Lines Emblem - The overall height shall not be less than eight (8) inches.

3. Diamond Shaped Emblem - The overall height must not be less than eight (8) inches.

e. Lettering:

1. The color of the letters must be black.

2. The minimum height of the letters will be 3 1/2".

3. The maximum height of the letters will be 4".

4. The lettering must appear above and below the emblem on the vinyl wrapper.

5. The bottom of the lettering above the emblem must be 1/2" above the emblem.

6. The top of the lettering below the emblem shall be 1/2" below the emblem.

7. Lettering may read but is not limited to; "Danger Dam"; "Danger Rock" etc.

f. Bands:

1. The bands must have two orange reflective bands.

2. The bands are to be approximately 2" wide.

3. One band must be at the top of the wrapper above the lettering above the emblem.

4. One band must be at the bottom of the wrapper below any lettering that may be below the emblem.

g. Coating: Each emblem after printing has been placed thereon, is to be clearly acrylic coated.

h. Adhesive: The adhesive must be permanent, waterproof, and have instant initial tact, without cold flow

(edge seepage).

i. Shipping: The wrappers must not be shipped in a rolled form.

Item 2 - STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

State of Ohio Standard Terms and Conditions (revised 5/15/20) will apply to this Contract.

https://procure.ohio.gov/pdf/Standard_t_c_051520.pdf

Item 3 - SPECIAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Item 3.1 - AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The following Amendments to the Contract Terms and Conditions do hereby become a part hereof. In the event that an amendment conflicts with the Contract Terms and Conditions, the Amendment will prevail.

Item 3.2 - EVALUATION

Bids will be evaluated in accordance with Article I-15 of the “Instructions to Bidders”. In addition, the State will multiply the unit cost in the “Tier #1 Unit Price” Column by the estimated usage listed in the bid and then adding each of the totals together to arrive at a total for all items. Pricing for additional tiers will not be included in the evaluation.

Item 3.3 - CONTRACT AWARD

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder by low lot total. Low lot total will be determined by multiplying the unit cost by the estimated usage listed in the bid and then adding each of the totals together to arrive at a total for all items. Failure to bid all items may result in the bidder being deemed not responsive.

Item 3.4 - TIERED PRICING

The pricing on this Contract is tiered pricing. The volume discount breaks are as follows:

TIER # TIER QUANTITIES

1 1-4 2 5-19 3 20-49 4 50-99 5 100 +

The State expects volume discounts dependent upon ordered quantities.

Item 3.5 - FIXED PRICE WITH ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT

The contract prices(s) will remain firm for the first twelve (12) months duration of the contract. Thereafter, the Contractor may submit a request to increase their price(s) to be effective thirty (30) calendar days after acceptance by DAS. No price adjustment will be permitted prior to the effective date of the increase received by the Contractor from its suppliers, or on purchase orders that are already being processed, or on purchase orders that have been filled and are awaiting shipment. If the Contractor receives orders requiring quarterly delivery, the increase will apply to all deliveries made after the effective date of the price increase.

The price increase must be supported by a general price increase in the cost, due to increases in the cost of raw materials, labor, freight, Workers' Compensation and/or Unemployment Insurance, etc. Detailed documentation, to include a comparison list of the contract items and proposed price increases, must be submitted to support the requested increase. Supportive documentation should include, but is not limited to: copies of the old and the current price lists or similar documents which indicate the original base cost of the product to the Contractor and the corresponding increase, and/or copies of correspondence sent by the Contractor's supplier on the supplier's letterhead, which contain the above price information and explains the source of the increase in such areas as raw materials, freight, fuel or labor, etc.

Should there be a decrease in the cost of the finished product due to a general decline in the market or some other factor, the Contractor is responsible to notify DAS immediately. The price decrease adjustment will be incorporated into the contract and will be effective on all purchase orders issued after the effective date of the decrease. If the price decrease is a temporary decrease, such should be noted on the invoice. In the event that the temporary decrease is revoked, the contract pricing will be returned to the pricing in effect prior to the temporary decrease. For quarterly deliveries, any decrease will be applied to deliveries made after the effective date of the decrease. Failure to comply with this provision will be considered as a default and will be subject to the “Suspension/Termination” and the “Contract Remedies” sections of the “Standard Contract Terms and Conditions”.

Item 3.6 - DELIVERY

Supplies will be delivered to the participating agency within thirty (30) days after receipt of order. The delivery location will be noted on the purchase order issued by the participating agency.

* Item 3.7 - PROHIBITION OF THE EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR OFFSHORE SERVICES

No State Cabinet Agency, Board or Commission will enter into any contract to purchase services provided outside of the United States or that allows State data to be sent, taken, accessed, tested, maintained, backed-up, stored, or made available remotely outside (located) of the United States, unless a duly signed waiver from the State has been attained. Notwithstanding any other terms of this Contract, the State reserves the right to recover any funds paid for services the Contractor performs outside of the United States for which it did not receive a waiver. The State does not waive any other rights and remedies provided to the State in the Contract.

Further, no State agency, board, commission, State educational institution, or pension fund will make any purchase from or investment in any Russian institution or company. Notwithstanding any other terms of this Contract, the State reserves the right to recover any funds paid to Contractor for purchases or investments in a Russian institution or company in violation of this paragraph. The provisions of this paragraph will expire when the applicable Executive Order is no longer effective.

The Contractor must complete the Contractor/Subcontractor Affirmation and Disclosure Form affirming the Contractor understands and will meet the requirements of the above prohibition. During the performance of this Contract, if the Contractor changes the location(s) disclosed on the Affirmation and Disclosure Form, Contractor must complete and submit a revised Affirmation and Disclosure Form reflecting such changes.

Item 4 - INVITATION TO BID INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions, Terms and Conditions for Bidding that apply to the solicitation.

Item 5 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Item 5.1 - DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE

The Bidder may be required to submit descriptive literature of the supplies or services being offered. If requested, the literature will be used in the evaluation process to determine the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. If not provided as part of the bid response, the Bidder must provide said literature within seven (7) calendar days after request/notification by the Office of Procurement Services to do so. Failure of the bidder to furnish descriptive literature either as part of their bid response or within the time specified herein will deem the bidder not responsive.

Item 5.2 - PRODUCT SAMPLES

The bidder(s) may be required to submit samples of the supplies being offered. The samples will be used in the evaluation process to determine the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. If not included as part of their bid response, the bidder will be required to provide the samples within seven (7) calendar days after notification. Failure to provide the samples within the stated time period will result in the bidder being deemed not responsive. After award of the contract, the samples will be used as a basis of comparison with actual product delivered under contract. Any variation between the samples and product being delivered will be considered as an event of default. Any variations between the samples and actual product being delivered that are due to manufacturer changes may be acceptable and shall require prior written approval from DAS.

* Indicates updated language regarding the Expenditure of Public Funds for Offshore Services, effective 03/31/23.

https://procure.ohio.gov/pdf/EO2022-02D/04-Affirmation%20and%20Disclosure%20Form_3-4-22.pdf https://procure.ohio.gov/pdf/OhioBuys_ITB_Instructions_to_Bidders_030921.pdf

Item 6 – AMENDMENTS

Amendment

Number Effective

Date Description

3 05/01/25

This amendment is issued to notify that as a result of mutual agreement between the State of Ohio and the Contractor, this contract is renewed for an additional 12 months, effective 05/01/25 through 04/30/26. All other prices, terms and conditions remain unchanged.

2 05/01/24

This amendment is issued to notify that as a result of mutual agreement between the State of Ohio and the Contractor, this contract is renewed for an additional twelve (12) months, effective 05/01/24 through 04/30/25.

1 03/31/23

This amendment is issued to notify of a change in pricing, effective with all orders issued on or after 03/31/23. This amendment is also issued to include updated language regarding the Prohibition of the Expenditure of Public Fund for Offshore Services and to add an Amendments section to the contract.

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