099-26 Tool Carrier and Attachments

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) 099-26 for Tool Carriers and Attachments to be used in roadside maintenance, targeting procurement for ODOT and political subdivisions across Ohio. The solicitation seeks brand new, current model year tool carriers with front, side, and rear boom configurations, requiring a minimum of 100 horsepower and meeting federal and state regulations. Specific technical requirements include comprehensive specifications for engine performance, cooling systems, ground/road speeds, lighting packages, operator cab features, and boom mower attachment characteristics. The contract will be valid for twelve months from the award date, with ODOT reserving the right to extend an additional calendar month. Deliveries must be completed within 180 calendar days of receiving a valid Purchase Order, and all equipment must be delivered with a full tank of fuel and diesel exhaust fluid. Vendors are required to submit comprehensive manufacturer's options lists, descriptive literature, and comply with detailed technical specifications. The bid opening is scheduled for November 6, 2025, with pricing remaining firm for the first 60 calendar days after bid opening.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. Vendors must be registered with Ohio Shared Services to obtain an OAKS Vendor Identification Number and will need to provide Ohio-based service location details. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates that ODOT will accept all responsive bids and make awards to all responsive bidders. Pricing will include net unit bid prices covering delivery to any of ODOT's twelve districts and eighty-eight county locations in Ohio. Vendors must provide extended warranty pricing, recommended maintenance fluids, and operator manuals. The contract includes provisions for trade-ins and dealer service, with ODOT retaining the right to accept or deny equipment based on their review of proposed exceptions to technical requirements. Bidders are expected to offer the most competitive pricing, with potential price increase requests subject to ODOT's approval after the initial 60-day period.