Opportunity
City of Columbus #RFQ033600
Columbus Police seeks mountain patrol bicycles, parts, and accessories with branded components
Posted
September 03, 2026
Respond By
September 24, 2026
Identifier
RFQ033600
NAICS
336999, 423860
The City of Columbus Division of Police is seeking bids for mountain patrol bicycles, parts, and accessories to establish a Universal Term Contract. - Government Buyer: - City of Columbus, Division of Police, Department of Finance and Management - Products Requested: - Approximately 50 mountain patrol bicycles annually - Estimated $50,000 in parts annually - Detailed bicycle specifications include: - 7005 aluminum alloy frame (lifetime warranty), sized for 27.5-inch wheels, black with Columbus Police logos - Fox Float Black Front Fork (32-27.5, 15 mm, 100 mm travel) - Cane Creek Headset (EC 34/40, sealed cartridge bearing) - XLC Comp Stem, Truvativ Hussefelt Handlebars, DT Swiss 2.0 Champion Spokes Wheel Set - Origin8 Wheel Hubs and Bearings, Schwalbe Big Ben Race Guard Tires - Avid BB7 Dark Mountain Brake Calipers, Avid G2 Clean Sweep Rotors, Avid FR5 Dark Brake Levers - Truvativ GXP Bottom Bracket, SRAM FC S-1000 Crankset, SRAM X5/X7 Derailleurs and Shifters, SRAM PG-1030 Cassette, SRAM PC-1051 Chain - Shimano PD-M324 SPD Dual Platform Pedals, Ergon GP2 Handle Bar Grip, Truvativ Hussefelt Double Clamp Seat Post, WTB Speed V Comp Saddle - Greenfield Black Heavy-duty Kickstand, Topeak MTX Explorer QuickTrack Rack, MTX Trunk Bag DX Police Version - Headlight & taillight combo with integrated siren (red/blue lights, 115db Hi/Lo Siren) - Black Alloy Cage Water Bottle Holder, Serfas Level 4 Wireless Speed SI-40 Odometer - Unique Requirements: - Bicycles must meet police-specific features and detailed component specifications - Vendors must demonstrate experience, provide references, and offer warranty service capabilities - Delivery location: 1000 N. Hague Avenue, Columbus, OH - No specific OEMs or vendors are mandated, but several branded components are specified (e.g., Fox, SRAM, Shimano, Avid, DT Swiss, Origin8, Schwalbe, Cane Creek, Truvativ, WTB, Greenfield, Topeak, Serfas, Ergon, XLC) - Contract term: 3 years with two optional one-year extensions; pricing discounts firm for contract duration - Equal opportunity compliance and Ohio registration required
Description
The City of Columbus Public Safety Department is soliciting bids for patrol bicycles, parts, and accessories. The procurement requires vendors to submit electronic bids via the Vendor Services portal by September 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM UTC. Bidders must quote discounts off price list/catalog pricing and demonstrate experience in providing similar materials or services. The delivery location is 1000 N. Hague Avenue, Columbus, OH 43204, USA.