150C-26 wide flange & H-pile steel beams

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is conducting a competitive bid solicitation for Wide Flange and H-Pile Steel Beams, covering Districts 4, 5, 9, 10, and 11, with a specific focus on Stark County and surrounding jurisdictions. The procurement seeks six specific steel beam configurations meeting ASTM A572, Grade 50 or ASTM 992, Grade 50 specifications, including W16x31, W16x40, W16x57, and HP12x53 beam types in lengths ranging from 20 to 40 feet. The contract will be effective from award through December 31, 2025, with delivery requirements mandating a 24-hour advance notice and a maximum 8-week fulfillment period after order placement. Minimum order requirements stipulate a combined weight of 23,000 pounds, with bundle weights not exceeding 4,800 pounds unless specifically requested. Vendors must submit bids through Ohio Buys by January 16, 2025, and provide certified Mill Test Reports with each shipment, with optional 2-inch web openings preferred for field use. Delivery locations are specified across multiple counties, including facilities in Canton, Jacksontown, Chillicothe, Marietta, and New Philadelphia.

The solicitation includes specific restrictions requiring all services and data management to remain within the United States, in compliance with Executive Order 2022-02D prohibiting services from Russian companies. Vendors must complete a detailed Affirmation and Disclosure Form affirming their principal business location and providing comprehensive information about service performance locations. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid requires vendors to submit original signatures and immediately notify the state of any changes in service locations. Although specific budget ranges are not provided, the procurement involves substantial quantities of steel beams, with individual beam type orders ranging from 25 to 1,550 pieces. ODOT will handle offloading at all delivery locations and reserves the right to return defective materials at the contractor's expense, with a structured damage schedule for vehicle weight overloads ranging from $80 to $160 plus additional per-hundred-pound fees for exceeding registered weight limits.