# City of Columbus #RFQ033821

Columbus seeks one scale-testing truck, test cart, and hoist/crane system

**Posted:** October 07, 2026
**Respond By:** November 05, 2026
**Identifier:** RFQ033821
**NAICS:** 423110, 333924, 336120

The City of Columbus is seeking one custom scale-testing truck and equipment package for its Weights and Measures Division.
- **Government buyer:** City of Columbus, Department of Building and Zoning, Division of Weights and Measures.
- **Procurement:** One-time purchase of one new heavy-duty diesel box truck with scale-testing equipment; no part number or exact make/model is specified.
- **Equipment highlights:** Package includes a 5,000-lb scale test cart, hoist/crane system, and capacity to carry an additional 20,000 lb of test weights.
- **OEMs named:** **Freightliner** (preferred SD-114 chassis), **Cummins** (preferred diesel engine), **Allison** (preferred automatic transmission), and **Honda** (GX690 engine for the test cart). These are preferred features in the RFQ, not stated as exclusive makes.
- **Notable requirements:** The cart must comply with NIST 105-8, be certifiable in all 50 states, and support a maximum cart weight of 25,000 lb. The crane system must use a two-chain lift. A minimum 12-month manufacturer warranty is required.
- **Training and delivery:** One operator training class and one maintenance training class are required within 30 days after delivery. The City prefers delivery within 180 calendar days after contract signing and issuance of a purchase order.
- **Evaluation:** The City will assess total cost of ownership, operational fit and quality, vendor and equipment performance, customer satisfaction, acquisition cost, and other stated criteria; award is not necessarily to the lowest bidder.

### Description

The City of Columbus seeks proposals to purchase one scale testing truck and equipment for its Division of Weights and Measures. Bidders must demonstrate experience providing this type of equipment and warranty service, as detailed in the specifications. The City will use a Best Value Procurement evaluation considering total cost of ownership, quality and operational suitability, past performance, acquisition cost, and other stated criteria; award is not necessarily to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Proposals are submitted through the Bonfire portal, with a required delivery date of January 1, 2028.

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