# City of Columbus #RFQ033980

City of Columbus request for one Lely Turf Ground Driven WFR fertilizer spreader

**Posted:** October 29, 2026
**Respond By:** November 05, 2026
**Identifier:** RFQ033980
**NAICS:** 423820

The City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is seeking one Lely ground-driven fertilizer spreader for Berliner Sports Park.
- **Government buyer:** City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department; contact named in the attachment: Kevin Ohms.
- **OEM:** **Lely** is the specified manufacturer. The notice requires a direct replacement and does not allow substitutes because of programming needs.
- **Product:** One Lely Turf Ground Driven WFR fertilizer spreader, part number **WFR**.
  - Ground-driven broadcaster for fertilizer application on sports fields, parks, golf courses, and other green areas.
  - Requested specifications include a 550 lb hopper capacity, spreading width up to 52 ft at 4.5 mph, towing disengagement, remote rope feed control, and side-spreading adjustment.
  - The initial summary notes a hopper-capacity discrepancy: the request specifies 550 lb, while the attached brochure’s WFR technical table lists 805 lb. This should be clarified.
- **Delivery and costs:** One-time equipment purchase for delivery to Berliner Sports Park in Columbus, Ohio. Shipping and related costs must be included.

### Description

The solicitation seeks one Lely Turf – Ground Driven WFR fertilizer spreader for Recreation and Parks. The specified spreader is used to apply fertilizer on golf courses, sports fields, parks, or other green areas and has a 550 lb hopper capacity. Bids must include shipping and other related costs; substitutes are not permitted due to programming needs. Lead time and delivery time may affect the award, and delivery is specified for December 5, 2026, to Berliner Sports Park in Columbus, Ohio.

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