Tailgate Salt Hopper

This contract awards Cuyahoga County the purchase of a single Western Tornado Model 78003 “Tailgate Salt Hopper,” a 1.8‑cubic‑yard salt spreader to support winter road‑maintenance operations. The procurement was conducted through an informal request‑for‑bid (RFB) process, resulting in a single award with a total awarded amount of $8,300. The county’s Purchasing Analyst, Toni Wlosowicz, served as the primary contact, and the contract was awarded on August 10 2022. • Product: Western Tornado Model 78003 salt spreader (1.8 cu yd capacity) • Quantity: 1 unit, total contract value $8,300 (USD) • Procurement method: Informal RFB, single‑source award, sealed bid, status = Awarded • Agency: Cuyahoga County (Ohio) responsible for public‑works winter services • Vendor: Western Tornado (manufacturer/supplier) – no contact details provided.