Opportunity

City of Columbus #RFQ033446

Columbus Seeks Emotron OEM Parts and Service for Wastewater Treatment Plant

Posted

August 13, 2026

Respond By

September 03, 2026

Identifier

RFQ033446

NAICS

423690

The City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities is seeking bids for a multi-year contract to supply Emotron OEM parts and services for the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant. - Buyer: City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage - OEM Highlight: Emotron is the exclusive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specified; no substitutes or alternative brands are permitted - Products Requested: - Direct replacement Emotron parts, including transformers, circuit boards, fuses, contactors, relays, control boards, and various electrical components - Detailed part numbers and quantities are specified for each item (e.g., MVC Plus Contactors, Main Firing Circuit Board, Potential Transformer, etc.) - Quantities range from 1 to 6 units per item, with some items listed as 'as needed' - Services Requested: - Hourly and overtime rates for Emotron factory technician services, including emergency on-site support - Percentage markup on OEM parts for service - Notable Requirements: - Only direct Emotron OEM replacements are acceptable; no substitutes allowed - Bidders must demonstrate experience with Emotron equipment and provide references, warranty, and insurance documentation - The contract includes a firm pricing period with escalator clauses and an option for a one-year extension - Estimated annual spend is approximately $50,000, with the City reserving the right to purchase up to twice that amount - Period of Performance: - Contract runs through July 31, 2029, with a possible one-year extension - Pricing may be adjusted up to twice per year after the first six months

Description

The City of Columbus is soliciting bids for Emotron parts and service under a city-wide contract managed by the Public Utilities department. Bidders are required to quote on listed items, hourly and overtime service rates, and submit a price list for items not listed. Only direct replacements are accepted, and experience in providing this type of equipment is required. Questions must be submitted via the Vendor Services portal by August 20, 2026, with responses posted by August 27, 2026.

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