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Lawmakers question ODOT noncompetitive chassis replacement as board approves retrofit
Summary
The board approved an $800,000 chassis replacement/retrofit of an ODOT data‑collection vehicle; senators asked why the purchase was noncompetitive and whether Ohio manufacturers were considered; ODOT said the Ford chassis was on the state term contract and available Internationals did not meet requirements.
The State Controlling Board approved a request from the Ohio Department of Transportation to replace the chassis on a high‑mileage data‑collection vehicle used for roadway data submitted to the Federal Highway Administration.
Senator Kaler asked why ODOT was not using competitive…
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