PWC Findley District Gator

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks & Watercraft, specifically for Findley State Park located in Lorain County, is seeking to procure a John Deere Gator HPX 615E model with a cab cover (excluding HVAC) for park operations. This procurement is a Request for Quote (RFQ) with a posted date of December 20, 2024, and a submission deadline of January 8, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the low lot total, calculated by multiplying unit costs by estimated usage. Delivery is specified for Findley State Park at 25381 OH 58, Wellington, OH 44090, with a completion and delivery date of March 28, 2025, and all goods must be received by June 30, 2025. Shipping costs must be included in the item cost, and all invoices must be submitted to Financial Shared Services (FSS) with specific documentation requirements. Notably, Ohio state sales tax should not be included in pricing.

The procurement opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with potential considerations for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) business participation as outlined in the standard state contract terms and conditions. Bidders must register on the OhioBuys procurement platform and obtain an OH|ID for system access, with support available through Ohio Shared Services. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, vendors must meet insurance requirements including $1,000,000 per occurrence in commercial general liability insurance, automobile liability coverage, and workers' compensation insurance. The procurement will be conducted through the OhioBuys digital platform, which offers capabilities for solicitation management, contract tracking, and automated workflow approvals. Potential bidders have access to web-based training, webinars, and job aids to support their proposal preparation.