City of Columbus #RFQ033594

City of Columbus seeks bids for Toro Z Master 7500-D 144-Inch Zero Turn Mower or approved equal

The City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is seeking bids for a one-time purchase of a 144-Inch Zero Turn Mower for its Sports Maintenance division. - Government Buyer: - City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department, Sports Maintenance - OEMs and Vendors: - Toro (OEM specified for Z Master 7500-D) - Yanmar (engine manufacturer for minimum 44 HP Turbo Diesel engine) - Products/Services Requested: - One 144-Inch Zero Turn Mower, Toro Z Master 7500-D or approved equal - Part number: Toro Z Master 7500-D 144-Inch Mower or Approved Equal - Minimum 44 HP Yanmar Turbo Diesel engine - Twin reversing engine cooling fans - No maintenance sealed blade spindles - Heavy-duty tubular steel frame - Hydraulically dampened twin lever steering - Spring applied hydraulic release internal wet disc parking brake - Deluxe suspension seat, 12-volt plug-in, engine hour meter - Diesel fuel type, minimum 12-gallon fuel capacity - Kanzaki KPS-18T transmission - Hydraulic side deck lift - Foldable 2-post ROPS with seat belt - Full-floating UltraCut rear discharge deck - 6 blades at 24.50" length, minimum 144 inch cutting width - Accessories: flasher light kit, jack mount receiver, jack kit, LED work light kit, sun shade kit - Warranty period of 2 years or greater - Delivered assembled and ready for operation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Bidders must be manufacturer certified resellers - Must demonstrate experience and provide references for similar equipment and warranty service - Minimum manufacturer warranty of 12 months (preferably 2 years or greater) - Delivery is FOB destination to Division of Fleet Management, Columbus, Ohio - All documentation (references, experience, product literature, warranty) must be submitted in PDF format - Proof of business registration or exemption per Ohio Revised Code required - Equal opportunity compliance required

Description

The City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department is soliciting bids for the purchase of one Toro Z Master 7500-D 144-inch zero turn mower for parks maintenance. Bidders must be manufacturer certified resellers with experience providing this type of equipment and warranty service. The bid requires submission of documentation including experience, references, literature, and warranty information. Questions must be submitted by September 7, 2026, with responses posted by September 10, 2026. The delivery location is 1533 Alum Industrial Drive West, Columbus, OH 43209.

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