New-BCC Floating Bath Acorn sorter tank

Montgomery County, Ohio is requesting quotes for a Floating Bath Acorn Sorter Tank through Ohio Buys, with quotes due July 15, 2026.

The solicitation seeks a single equipment unit capable of sorting acorns through a floating bath mechanism. Technical specifications address tank capacity, sorting accuracy rates, material durability, and operational efficiency standards. Evaluation criteria include price, technical compliance with specified performance standards, delivery capabilities, vendor experience with similar agricultural or food processing equipment, warranty and support services, and delivery schedule.

Ohio Buys applies the State of Ohio Standard Terms and Conditions (dated April 10, 2023) to the contract. Standard requirements include commercial general liability insurance of at least one million dollars per occurrence, automobile liability of one million dollars per accident, and workers' compensation insurance. The State retains all rights to custom-developed deliverables and intellectual property created under the contract. Payment is due thirty days after receipt of a proper invoice, contingent upon appropriation of lawful funds. The State reserves broad remedies for contractor default, including liquidated damages at one percent of contract value per day of non-performance. Contractors must comply with antitrust, campaign contribution certification, conflict-of-interest, drug-free workplace, and equal employment opportunity provisions.