Opportunity
City of Columbus #RFQ033895
City of Columbus Request for One Lely Turf WFR Fertilizer Spreader
Posted
October 19, 2026
Respond By
October 26, 2026
Identifier
RFQ033895
NAICS
423820
The City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is seeking one OEM-specific Lely Turf ground-driven fertilizer spreader for park and sports-field operations. - Government buyer: City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department; contact named in the attachment: Kevin Ohms. - OEM and vendor: Lely Turf is the specified product brand; Lely USA, Inc. is also named in the product specifications. - Product requested: One Lely Turf Ground Driven WFR fertilizer spreader, part number WFR. - Ground-driven broadcaster for fertilizer application on golf courses, sports fields, parks, and other green areas. - The solicitation specifies a 550 lb hopper capacity and spreading width up to 52 ft. Manufacturer literature is also reported to list an 805 lb hopper capacity, so the capacity should be confirmed. - Standard features include disengagement for towing, remote rope feed control, and side-spreading adjustment. - Key requirements: No substitutes are permitted because the unit is needed as a direct replacement for programming needs. The bid must include shipping and related costs; lead and delivery time may affect award. - Services: No separate services are requested.
Description
The City of Columbus Recreation and Parks is seeking one Lely Turf Ground Driven WFR fertilizer spreader. The specified spreader is used to apply fertilizer on sports fields, parks, golf courses, or other green areas, with a stated hopper capacity of 550 lbs and spreading width of up to 52 feet. Bids must include shipping and related costs, and no substitutes are allowed because of programming needs. Lead time and delivery time may factor into the award; delivery is listed for December 26, 2026, to Berliner Sports Park in Columbus, Ohio.