Noble Correctional Track steer with attachments

Noble Correctional Institution, located in Caldwell, Ohio, is seeking competitive bids for a track loader with attachments from qualified vendors. The procurement opportunity is associated with the State of Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction and spans jurisdictions including Mahoning County and Canton City. The primary deliverable is a track loader, which suggests the institution requires specialized heavy equipment for institutional maintenance or construction purposes. The solicitation was posted on May 9, 2025, with proposals due by May 20, 2025, providing potential vendors approximately 11 days to prepare and submit their bids. Interested vendors should direct all inquiries to Darin Clark, the Business Administrator, who can be reached at 740-305-1177 or darin.clark@drc.ohio.gov. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, standard procurement practices typically involve assessing vendor qualifications, equipment specifications, pricing, delivery timelines, and compliance with institutional requirements.

The procurement appears to be an open competitive bid without explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, though the State of Ohio is noted as an Equal Opportunity Employer. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are specifically identified in the provided documentation. The procurement does not indicate a precise budget range or award value for the track loader and its attachments. Given that this is a specialized equipment procurement for a correctional institution, potential respondents should anticipate rigorous technical specifications and potential site inspection requirements. The contact information suggests that vendors interested in this opportunity should proactively engage with Darin Clark to obtain comprehensive bid details, technical specifications, and any supplementary requirements for the track loader procurement. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate their equipment's suitability for institutional use, reliability, and compliance with state procurement standards.