Ohio Turnpike Commission

The commission meeting included updates on operational performance, winter weather response efforts, and diversity initiatives. Multiple resolutions were approved for construction and engineering projects, including bridge deck rehabilitation, pavement resurfacing, and slope repairs. Additionally, the commission authorized the purchase of new fleet vehicles, message boards, and toll technology equipment, and approved various contract modifications for ongoing infrastructure services.

The Commission meeting will address numerous contract approvals and modifications. Key items include the selection of construction companies for project work, the appointment of engineering firms for asset management and various infrastructure projects, and herbicide application services. The agenda also covers the purchase of asphalt recyclers, a significant contract change order regarding toll technology, modifications to contracts for traffic forecasting and planning, and the authorization of temporary staffing solutions. Additionally, the meeting will include reports from various internal departments and the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

The meeting addressed several key administrative and financial matters. The Executive Director reported on 2025 initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, and employee environment, including countering fraud attempts and highlighting the "America 250-Ohio" kick-off. The Commission recognized new employees and retirees, and also acknowledged the Ohio State Highway Patrol for locating missing juveniles after an incident on December 25, 2025. Key resolutions involved approving a modification to the contract with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly Inc. for additional Phase II engineering services for bridge projects, authorizing the selection of Firelands Supply Company for guardrail terminal parts, awarding contracts for Disabled Vehicle Services across seven zones, and approving an estimated $1,000,000.00 for United States Postal Service postage costs for Calendar Year 2026, which supports the new E-ZPass transponder replacement program. Discussions also occurred regarding unbilled trips, collection rates, and the toll rate structure.

The meeting agenda focuses on numerous resolutions for contract selections and authorizations concerning various projects. Key items include the approval of selections for construction projects (No. 43-26-05, 59-26-01, 70-26-01) and for professional services such as Pavement Replacement Construction Administration and Inspection Services (Projects No. 99-26-01, 99-26-03, 99-26-05, 99-26-06, 99-26-07, 99-26-08), and Phase I and Phase II Services (Projects No. 71-25-06, 71-25-12, 71-25-13). Additionally, resolutions authorize modifications to existing contracts, changes to purchase materials (Meltdown Apex-C), and the purchase of equipment including portable changeable message boards, dump trucks, pickup trucks, and toll technology equipment (transponders and TCS equipment). The meeting schedule includes reports from Commission Members and staff.

The upcoming Commission Meeting is scheduled to present several key resolutions for consideration. These include approving a modification to the contract with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly Inc. for additional Phase II services under Project No. 71-22-09, authorizing the selection of Firelands Supply Company for Guardrail Terminal Parts, awarding contracts for Disabled Vehicle Services, and approving the estimated amount for United States Postal Service Postage Costs for Calendar Year 2026. The meeting agenda also includes various reports from Commission Members and staff members.