D11 ODOT - Testing Equipment Automatic Grinder and Grinding Wheels

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is conducting a competitive sealed bidding procurement for the purchase of testing equipment to be delivered to its New Philadelphia facility in Tuscarawas County. The solicitation seeks one UTC-1060-N Automatic Grinding Machine with Cabinet, two UTC-1042 Grinding Wheels compatible with the grinding machine, and shipping services to 2201 Reiser Ave SE, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663. The grinding machine must feature selectable advance grinding time functionality controlled by the user, with an optimum grinding time capability of 90 to 120 seconds per end of all specimen types, enabling fast grinding of concrete, rock, and natural stone materials. Vendors must submit separate line-item quotes for each component. The solicitation was posted on March 10, 2026, with a firm due date of March 24, 2026, for submission of all bids. Awards will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in accordance with ODOT's Standard Terms and Conditions, with all quote responses remaining firm for 60 calendar days following the solicitation closing date. All deliverables are F.O.B. Destination with freight costs borne by the contractor, and title passes to ODOT upon acceptance.

The procurement imposes compliance requirements on all contractors, including adherence to federal, state, and local non-discrimination statutes, ethics requirements, drug-free workplace standards, and data security regulations. Contractors and subcontractors must complete the Affirmation and Disclosure Form certifying compliance with Executive Orders prohibiting offshore service performance, offshore data location, and purchases from Russian institutions. Contractors are required to disclose all principal business locations, all locations where services will be performed, and all locations where State data will be accessed, tested, maintained, backed up, or stored, with a continuing duty to notify the State of any changes in service locations before, during, and after contract execution. ODOT reserves the right to terminate any contract if services are performed or State data is located outside the United States without a duly signed waiver from the State. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including commercial general liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. Payment is due 30 days after receipt of a proper invoice, with the contract becoming effective upon written acceptance and issuance of a purchase order.