290056sh OSP CTW Bulk Vehicle Wire Central Install

The Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) and Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) are soliciting competitive quotes for a wire and cable procurement specifically for enforcement vehicle builds. The contract opportunity, identified by ID 6807c060312893c63d0dcf8c, focuses on obtaining specific electrical wire and cable components with strict requirements regarding item colors to match existing inventory. Potential vendors must contact CTW directly through John Ferrell (jferrell@ctwinc.com or 614-207-0094) to obtain precise pricing information. The procurement is scheduled with a posting date of April 21, 2025, and a submission deadline of May 8, 2025. Delivery of the procured materials will be made to the OSHP Receiving location at 1583 Alum Creek Drive in Columbus, Ohio, with ZIP code 43209-2713. Notably, substitute items will not be accepted, indicating a highly specific procurement process with rigid technical specifications.

This contract opportunity is designated as an MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) set-aside, which restricts participation to qualifying minority-owned businesses. The procurement is specific to Franklin County (FIPS Code 39049) and represents a targeted electrical parts acquisition for state law enforcement vehicle infrastructure. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement appears to be focused on maintaining and upgrading existing vehicle electrical systems. The requirement to match existing stock suggests this is likely a recurring or maintenance-related procurement that supports ongoing state highway patrol vehicle readiness. Potential respondents must demonstrate precise compliance with technical specifications and color matching requirements, indicating a technical evaluation process that prioritizes exact specification alignment over price competitiveness.