# City of Columbus #RFQ033891

STIHL backpack blowers and chain for the City of Columbus Forestry Section

**Posted:** October 16, 2026
**Respond By:** October 23, 2026
**Identifier:** RFQ033891
**NAICS:** 444230, 423820

The City of Columbus is seeking bids for STIHL forestry equipment for its Recreation and Parks Department’s Forestry Section.
- **Buyer:** City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department, Forestry Section (Columbus, Ohio).
- **OEM:** **STIHL** is the named manufacturer; no resellers or other vendors are identified.
- **Requested products:**
  - 3 STIHL BR 800 C-E Magnum gasoline backpack blowers, part number 42830111600US. Features include a 4.9 displacement, 25.9-pound weight, anti-vibration system, Easy2Start, multi-function control handle, and adjustable telescoping blower tube.
  - 6 reels of STIHL 63PM chain, 100 feet per reel, part number 63PM100R. Each reel has 3/8-inch low-profile pitch, .050-inch gauge, 1,640 drive links, semi-chisel cutters, standard sequence, and uses a 5/32-inch sharpening file. Includes OILOMATIC lubrication features.
  - 6 reels of STIHL 33RS chain, 100 feet per reel, part number 33RS100R. Each reel has 3/8-inch pitch, .050-inch gauge, 1,640 drive links, full-chisel cutters, standard sequence, and uses a 13/64-inch sharpening file. This is STIHL RAPID Super chain.
- **Notable requirements:** Products must be new, unused, and current models. Substitutions require advance approval. Bids must provide firm or fixed pricing, include the manufacturer warranty, and cover delivery FOB destination with freight prepaid and allowed.
- **Delivery and term:** Delivery is required by the stated deadline. The contract duration and any option periods are not specified.

### Description

The City of Columbus, Department of Recreation and Parks is seeking bids to establish contract(s) for Stihl backpack blowers and chains. The requested items are three Stihl BR 800 C-E Magnum gasoline backpack blowers, six 100-foot reels of 63PM chain, and six 100-foot reels of 33RS chain. Bidders must provide firm or fixed prices, FOB Destination, with freight prepaid and allowed; pricing must include the manufacturer warranty. Items must be new, unused, and the most current model, and substitutions require pre-approval.

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