The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Forestry, has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Schulte XH1000 10' rotary cutter to be delivered to Zaleski State Forest in Van Wert County, Ohio. The procurement specifically requires a rotary cutter with precise technical specifications, including half-length front belting, a safety light kit, ISO couplers, independent double-acting hose kit, and specific tire configurations. The equipment must be delivered within 100 miles of...
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is seeking bids for a 108" Hydraulic Angling Road 3-point hitch blade to be delivered to Blue Rock State Forest. The procurement specifically targets a Land Pride RBT45108 hydraulic blade or equivalent, with technical requirements including a 108" working width, compatibility with 70-125 horsepower equipment, quick hitch compatibility, and advanced hydraulic capabilities for blade angles, offsets, and tilts. The contract, valid through...
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is seeking to procure a John Deere FC10R Flex Wing Rotary Cutter for delivery to Perry State Forest in New Lexington, Ohio. The solicitation is for a new 10-foot batwing mower with specific equipment requirements, including foam-filled tires, torsional suspension, and severe duty agricultural tires. The mower weighs approximately 5,685 pounds and features a clevis hitch hookup, double front safety chain shields, and a 540 RPM driveline. The...
The state of Ohio has initiated a procurement opportunity for maintenance staff equipment, specifically Gators, under contract opportunity ID 681d2cdea109cd543f095260. The solicitation was posted on May 8, 2025, with proposals due by May 14, 2025, indicating a relatively short response window for potential vendors. While specific details about technical requirements are limited, the contract appears to be focused on acquiring utility vehicles or utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) for maintenance...
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry is seeking to procure a John Deere 60 P Series Compact Excavator for Tar Hollow State Forest, located in Sandusky County. The solicitation requires a new excavator with specific technical specifications, including a 53 horsepower EPA Tier 4/EU Stage IV emission standard engine, 16-inch rubber tracks, and a ROPS/TOPS/FOPS cab with air conditioning and heating. Required attachments include a 24" heavy duty bucket with 5...
Sandusky County, Ohio, through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Division of Forestry at Tar Hollow State Forest, is procuring a Country Clipper Boss XL Zero Turn Mower via an Invitation to Bid (ITB). The specific equipment requires a 31 horsepower engine, 60" stand-up heavy duty welded steel deck, and joystick steering system, with additional features including a suspension seat, electric start, and trailer hitch receiver. The mower will be delivered to Tar Hollow State Forest in...
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), specifically Hocking Hills State Park, is seeking to procure a Ryan's Equipment 1251 fixed grapple to be attached to a John Deere 50G mini excavator for parks and watercraft operations. The procurement is a Request for Quote (RFQ) located in Hocking County, targeting grounds keeping and park maintenance equipment. The project requires delivery to Hocking Hills State Park at 19852 State Route 664 South, Logan, Ohio 43138, with a completion/delivery...
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to procure 25 patrol rifles and associated accessories for NRO Classes #10 and #11, specifically targeting law enforcement equipment for Franklin County. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) details precise requirements for Aero Precision AR15 Rifles with specific configurations, including StreamLight rail-mounted equipment, Magpul accessories, and Midwest Industries sights. The procurement aims to outfit law enforcement personnel with...
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), specifically the Division of Forestry, is conducting a competitive procurement for a quick-attach rotating log grapple (dangle grapple) for use with a Caterpillar 299D3XE skid loader. The procurement is targeting jurisdictions in Ashland County and Parma City, with a specific delivery requirement to the Mohican-Memorial State Forest in Perrysville, Ohio. The equipment specifications include a 60" grapple opening, 3" grapple closure,...
The State of Ohio, specifically the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Division of Forestry at Tar Hollow State Forest, is soliciting bids for a 16' Tandem Axle Utility Trailer across multiple jurisdictions including Sandusky County and Cincinnati City. The procurement involves purchasing a utility trailer with specific technical requirements, including a 7,000 lbs gross vehicle weight rating, 83" bed width, two 3,500 lb straight axles, 205/R15 LRC radial tires, and brakes on both axles....
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Forestry, is seeking to procure a new 2025 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Premium Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) specifically for the Zaleski State Forest in Van Wert County. The solicitation requires a 4x4 UTV with specific features including power steering, poly half doors, full windshield, roof, front and rear A-arm guards, a 4500lb winch, rear view mirror, heavy-duty front brush guard, and rock sliders. Bidders must be direct Polaris dealers, and the vehicle can be in any color except camouflage. The procurement will be conducted through the OhioBuys platform, with a due date of June 3, 2025, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the low lot total calculation. Delivery is mandated within 75 miles of Zaleski State Forest, with a required 24-hour advance notice before delivery to ensure staff availability. The purchase order is valid only through June 30, 2025, and will require specific invoice submission protocols to Financial Shared Services.
The solicitation appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though standard Ohio procurement practices typically encourage diverse business participation. Contractors must complete an Affirmation and Disclosure Form that requires transparency about business locations, service performance sites, and data storage locations, with explicit prohibitions on offshore services. Potential bidders must obtain an OH|ID for platform access and comply with Ohio's standard terms and conditions, which include provisions for minority and diverse business enterprise participation. Contractors must also complete an OPERS Independent Contractor Form to acknowledge their classification and service terms. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single UTV with standard specifications. Bidders will need to demonstrate compliance with Ohio's comprehensive procurement requirements, including ethical standards, location disclosures, and specific contractual terms outlined in the standard state contract documentation.