Opportunity
City of Columbus #RFQ033603
City of Columbus seeks bids for Jacobsen H600 Rotary Mower for sports field maintenance
Posted
September 03, 2026
Respond By
October 01, 2026
Identifier
RFQ033603
NAICS
423820
The City of Columbus, Department of Recreation and Parks is seeking bids for a large area mower to maintain sports fields. - Buyer: City of Columbus, Department of Recreation and Parks, Sports Maintenance Division - OEM Highlight: Jacobsen is the specified manufacturer, with the H600 Rotary Mower (or approved equal) requested - Product Requested: - One (1) Jacobsen H600 Rotary Mower (or approved equal) - Minimum requirements: 137-inch cut width, 65HP diesel engine, four-wheel drive, foldable roll-over protection structure, warning beacon light kit, suspension seat, cooling reversing engine fan, on-board mower deck lift controls, sunshade canopy kit, road safety kit (traffic lighting and mirrors) - Unit must be delivered fully assembled and ready for operation - Vendor Requirements: - Bidders must be manufacturer-certified resellers - Must demonstrate experience and warranty service for similar equipment over the past five years - Provide references from at least four customers with contracts of similar scope, complexity, and cost - Submit firm fixed pricing including manufacturer warranty (minimum 12 months) - Delivery: - Delivery address: 1533 Alum Industrial Drive West, Columbus, OH - Delivery must be FOB destination, within bidder-stated calendar days after order - Warranty coverage starts at delivery, with provisions for delayed start if needed - Notable: Emphasis on manufacturer partnership, proven track record, and warranty service capability
Description
The City of Columbus, Department of Recreation and Parks is soliciting bids for the purchase and delivery of one (1) Large Area Mower suitable for sports field maintenance. Bidders must demonstrate manufacturer-certified reseller partnership and provide experience documentation and references from at least four customers with similar contracts over the past five years. The delivery address is 1533 Alum Industrial Drive West, Columbus, OH, with a delivery date of December 2, 2026. The response deadline for bids is October 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM.