# City of Columbus #RFQ033873

City of Columbus Request for Two Cronkhite Tilt Deck Trailers or Approved Equivalents

**Posted:** October 15, 2026
**Respond By:** October 22, 2026
**Identifier:** RFQ033873
**NAICS:** 423860, 336212

The City of Columbus is seeking two heavy-duty tilt deck trailers for its Recreation and Parks Department Forestry Section.
- **Buyer:** City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department, Forestry Section. Delivery and inspection are assigned to the City’s Fleet Management Division.
- **Specified OEM:** **Cronkhite**. The City requests one Cronkhite 3400 and one Cronkhite 3314; approved equivalents are allowed if they meet or exceed the specifications.
- **Products requested:**
  - **1 Cronkhite 3400 tilt deck trailer** (or approved equal): minimum 16,100-lb GVWR, 14,000-lb axle capacity, and 12,000-lb payload; deck at least 79 in. wide by 16 ft. 6 in. long.
  - **1 Cronkhite 3314 tilt deck trailer** (or approved equal): minimum 13,800-lb GVWR, 12,000-lb axle capacity, and 11,000-lb payload; deck at least 80 in. wide by 14 ft. long.
- **Shared construction and equipment requirements:** At least a 3-ft beavertail, nominal 2-in. white oak decking, 14-gauge diamond-plate steel fenders, multi-leaf slipper spring suspension, all-wheel electric brakes, ST235/80R16 (E) 10-ply radial tires, 8-bolt wheels, structural-channel crossmembers, adjustable pintle-eye hitch, drop-leg jack, DOT-approved LED lighting, and a safety breakaway system with chains and hooks. Minimum frame and tongue specifications differ by model and are detailed in the product line items.
- **Bid and delivery requirements:** Firm or fixed pricing; bidders must identify the offered make, model, and year and describe any alternate unit. A manufacturer warranty is required at no additional charge. The notice and specifications give different delivery-location references; confirm the applicable delivery point with the City. Units are subject to City inspection and acceptance, and title documents must be provided to Fleet Management.

### Description

The City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department is soliciting bids for two tilt deck trailers, one Cronkhite 3400 and one Cronkhite 3314, or approved equals. The trailers must meet the specifications in the attached document, including minimum capacity and dimensions, required construction and components, and a manufacturer’s warranty. Bidders are requested to provide firm or fixed prices and identify the make, model, and manufactured year of the units quoted. Delivery and transportation requirements are specified in the attachment.

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