Two(2) Vermeer Mini Skid Loaders Southwest District Equipment

The State of Ohio is soliciting bids on two Vermeer Mini Skid Loaders for the Southwest District Equipment, with proposals due September 4, 2026.

Detailed specifications are attached to the solicitation. The State of Ohio Standard Terms and Conditions (Revision 5-22-26) apply to all aspects of the contract. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $2 million, automobile liability coverage of at least $1 million, and workers' compensation insurance with statutory limits. Compliance with Ohio law, drug-free workplace standards, data security standards aligned with NIST, ISO 27001, or equivalent frameworks, and prohibitions on offshore services and Russian transactions are required. Personnel must undergo background investigations, and data at rest and in transit must be encrypted. Contractors are subject to biennial independent third-party security audits.

Payment is due 30 calendar days after receipt of proper invoices. The State retains all intellectual property rights to custom deliverables and reserves the right to terminate contracts for cause with appropriate notice and cure periods. Contractor liability is limited to direct damages except in cases of gross negligence, intentional misconduct, or fraud. The State retains indemnification and audit-access rights.