JOHN DEERE XUV 845M HVAC Cab & Trade-In Equipment

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife is seeking a vendor to supply twenty‑four (24) new John Deere XUV 845M HVAC Cab UTVs and optionally provide trade‑in services for existing equipment. Eighteen units are required in the standard base configuration, while six units must include the “PLUS Select Comfort and Convenience Package.” Vendors may also bid on the trade‑in of specified ODNR equipment, but are not required to submit a trade‑in bid for every item; a $0 bid can be entered for any line they choose not to pursue. The award will be based on the lowest total cost after subtracting the value of any trade‑ins. The vendor assumes full responsibility for all logistics related to viewing, removing, transporting, and hauling the trade‑in equipment. • Deliver 18 base‑spec and 6 upgraded John Deere XUV 845M HVAC Cab UTVs. • Optional trade‑in bids for existing ODNR equipment; logistics (removal, transport, hauling) are vendor‑managed. • Evaluation based on lowest net lot total (vehicle cost minus trade‑in value). • Submission window: 7/31/2026 – 8/14/2026; questions due by 8/12/2026.