265-26 Jetting & Vacuum Truck

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking bids for a term contract to procure Jetting & Vacuum Truck Units through Invitation to Bid (ITB) 265-26, targeting infrastructure and municipal maintenance operations across Ohio's twelve districts and eighty-eight county locations. The procurement specifically requires a tandem axle truck chassis with a specialized vacuum body, featuring precise technical specifications including a minimum 22-foot boom, 1,000-gallon water tank, 10 cubic yard debris body, and compliance with Tier 4 Final emissions standards. Bidders must provide comprehensive manufacturer option lists, detailed pricing for chassis and body components, and meet rigorous equipment requirements covering engine performance, transmission, axle capacity, electrical systems, and cab features. The contract term is twelve months from the date of award, with ODOT reserving the right to extend for an additional calendar month. Deliveries must be completed within 365 calendar days of receiving a purchase order, restricted to 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with all responsive bids potentially being accepted pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 5513.02.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Each unit must be delivered with a full tank of diesel fuel and diesel exhaust fluid, with net unit bid prices including installation, assembly, labor, and inspection costs. The bid allows for trade-ins of used operational equipment, requiring dealerships to provide estimated trade-in values during quotation. While no specific budget range is mentioned, vendors are encouraged to quote on multiple chassis configurations. Price increase requests are restricted, with no increases permitted during the first 60 calendar days after bid opening, and subsequent increases subject to ODOT approval. Bidders must submit descriptive literature in both hard copy and electronic formats, and provide comprehensive warranty details, including a requirement for 10-year tank warranties. The procurement process emphasizes technical compliance, comprehensive documentation, and flexibility in vendor participation across different equipment configurations.