2(two) - 8. 5x20+4 15K Deckover Equipment Trailers including spare tire

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Natural Areas & Preserves, is seeking to procure two 8.5x20+4 Deckover Equipment Trailers for use in Franklin County. The specific procurement requires Standard Duty Beavertail trailers with precise specifications, including a 14,000-pound gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), a mounted spare tire, and a lockable tool storage box in the trailer's tongue. Delivery is mandated to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources at 2045 Morse Road in Columbus, with a firm delivery deadline of June 30, 2025. Vendors must coordinate delivery with Esteban Cueva at least three days prior to arrival, and contact can be made at 614-265-6676. The evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, determined by calculating the low lot total through multiplying unit costs by estimated usage. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) was posted on April 15, 2025, with proposals due by April 30, 2025, and potential bidders must submit quotes for all listed items to be considered responsive.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents, the State of Ohio's Standard Terms and Conditions suggest potential opportunities for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Executive Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) vendors. The standard terms indicate a comprehensive approach to contractor qualifications, including mandatory insurance coverage and performance expectations. The contract will require vendors to provide detailed invoicing documentation, including purchase order numbers and complete itemization of goods. No Ohio state sales tax will be applied to the transaction, and any goods or services received after the contract's June 30, 2025 expiration will necessitate a new purchase order. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement is for two specialized equipment trailers with detailed technical specifications, suggesting a moderate-value contract that will require vendors to meet specific manufacturing and performance standards.