6 Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000 UTVs

The state and local contracting opportunity posted by the State of Ohio is for the procurement of 6 Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000 UTVs for the Ohio Division of Forestry in Ross County. The requested UTVs must be new 2024 or 2025 model year, and include various accessories such as poly half doors, full windshields, roofs, arm guards, winches, and brush guards. The UTVs must have 1000 CC 4x4 engines with power steering and be available in gray, black, green, or dark blue colors. The successful bidder must provide the location(s) where the services will be performed and where the state data will be stored. The UTVs are to be delivered to the Scioto Trail State Forest in Chillicothe, Ohio by October 30, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and the Ohio Division of Forestry reserves the right to reject bids that do not meet the exact specifications due to standardization requirements. The bid submissions are due by July 17, 2024.

The contract opportunity does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. However, the Veteran-Friendly Business Enterprise program allows for a 5% price preference for certified veteran-owned businesses. Additionally, the Buy Ohio and Buy American preferences permit bids containing products produced in Ohio, border states, or the United States to be selected even if they exceed non-compliant bids by up to 5-6%. The funding source and budget range for this contract opportunity are not specified in the provided documents.