Diamond Mowers 72” BrushCutter Pro X Model# 25-1828

The State of Ohio, specifically Sandusky County, is seeking to procure a Diamond Mowers 72" BrushCutter Pro X Model# 25-1828 for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Division of Forestry, to be delivered to Tar Hollow State Forest. The procurement is a skidsteer-mounted brush cutter with specific technical requirements, including a 72" cut width, capability to cut trees up to 10" and mulch trees up to 4", a 35-41 GPM flow rate, and 3 hardened steel blades 5/8" thick. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the low lot total, with the purchase order valid through June 30, 2025. Bidders must submit comprehensive invoices directly to Financial Shared Services (FSS) via email or mail, including detailed documentation such as purchase order number, supplier information, service details, and line item charges. The contractor will be responsible for all freight costs and bears the risk of loss until state acceptance of the deliverable, with the contract award determined by multiplying unit costs by estimated usage to calculate the total lot price.

The procurement opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors who can register through OhioBuys, the state's primary procurement platform, which requires completion of an OH|ID registration. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, contractors must complete several mandatory compliance documents, including an OPERS Independent Contractor Form and an Affirmation and Disclosure Form that requires detailed information about service performance locations and data storage sites. Contractors must affirm compliance with Executive Orders prohibiting offshore services and purchases from Russian institutions. The standard Terms and Conditions mandate specific insurance requirements, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage. Bidders must demonstrate understanding of public records management, equal employment opportunity requirements, and potential contract termination conditions. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement is for a specialized piece of forestry equipment, suggesting a potentially significant investment aligned with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' operational needs.