D01 Highway Light Poles and Foundations

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking competitive bids for a procurement of highway infrastructure components, specifically requesting 5 AT15B35 Highway Light Poles and Foundations. This solicitation represents a targeted procurement for specialized transportation infrastructure equipment, with bids due on November 5, 2025, and initially posted on October 22, 2025. Potential bidders must carefully review the attached Purchasing Standard Terms and Conditions document, which outlines comprehensive contractual requirements, including detailed provisions for procurement processes, payment terms, and vendor responsibilities. The procurement appears to require vendors to demonstrate technical capability in manufacturing and installing highway light poles and associated foundation systems, with potential evaluation criteria likely focusing on technical specifications, manufacturing quality, installation expertise, and compliance with state transportation infrastructure standards. Vendors must also complete the Affirmation and Disclosure Form, which mandates transparency regarding business locations and service delivery points.

The contract opportunity includes specific requirements regarding offshore services and data location restrictions, with contractors required to affirm compliance with executive orders prohibiting offshore services and potential data handling outside the United States. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, ODOT typically maintains standard provisions for minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises. The procurement does not specify a precise award value or budget range for the light poles and foundations, suggesting that competitive pricing will be a key consideration during vendor selection. Potential bidders must demonstrate a continuous duty to disclose service locations and maintain full transparency about operational and subcontractor capabilities. The contract terms reserve ODOT's right to terminate agreements if service locations or data handling do not meet specified regulatory requirements, underscoring the importance of strict compliance with state procurement guidelines.