Two(2) Tilt Bed Trailers for Grand Lake St Mary's Canals

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is seeking to procure two tilt bed trailers for the Grand Lake St. Mary's Canals, with specifications requiring a minimum 24' length trailer featuring a 16' tilt deck and 8' stationary deck. The detailed technical requirements include two 10k electric brake axles, 81" minimum fender spacing, an adjustable 2-5/16" ball coupler, 17.5" radial tires with steel rims, a spare tire mount, wood deck, LED lighting, a 12k HD drop leg jack, stake pockets, and rub rails. Delivery is specified to ODNR's headquarters at 2045 Morse Road in Columbus, Ohio, with a submission deadline of June 3, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder through a competitive evaluation process. The point of contact for this procurement is Robert Hecklinger, who can be reached at (937)205-8738 or Robert.Heckler@dnr.ohio.gov.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement appears to be open to standard commercial vendors capable of meeting the stringent technical specifications for the trailers. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the contract is valid through June 30, 2025, with potential for a new purchase order after that date. The procurement documents indicate this is a standard state procurement process governed by Ohio's Standard Terms and Conditions, which include comprehensive legal and compliance requirements for contractors. Although no specific budget range was provided, the detailed technical specifications suggest this is a moderate-value equipment procurement aimed at supporting the operational needs of the Grand Lake St. Mary's Canals infrastructure.