City of Columbus #RFQ034014

Columbus seeks 8-cubic-yard front-load refuse containers and replacement components

The City of Columbus is seeking bids for refuse containers and replacement components for its Parks Maintenance operations. - Government buyer: City of Columbus, Department of Recreation and Parks, Division of Parks Maintenance. - Requested items: - 8 slant front-loader refuse containers, each approximately 8 cubic yards (±0.2), about 72 inches wide and 6 feet 8 inches deep. - 12 replacement lids and 6 replacement hinge rods. - Container requirements: Welded, leak-proof construction; minimum 12-gauge steel walls; reinforced collection sleeves or pockets; minimum 10-gauge bump pads, floor, and skids; rear drain plug; corrosion-resistant primer; and a slanted front opening no higher than 48 inches. Each unit must have welded “COC” lettering and a unique serial number. - Lid and finish requirements: Reinforced split lids made of UV-stabilized linear medium-density polyethylene or better, with molded handles and metal hinge rods. Finish must be water-based Sherwin-Williams Dark Hunter Green (SW0041), or an equivalent shade and quality. - OEMs and vendors: Sherwin-Williams is named as the specified paint manufacturer. No refuse-container OEM or bidder/vendor is identified; bidders must provide the quoted units’ make, model, and year. - Other notable requirements: Include the manufacturer’s warranty and all components needed for complete, operational units. Delivery and unloading are required at the City’s Maintenance Operations Complex within 30 days of the date specified on the purchase order.

Description

The City of Columbus is seeking bids for eight 8-cubic-yard slant front loader refuse containers, 12 replacement lids, and 6 replacement hinge rods. The containers must meet the specifications in the attached document, including construction, dimensions, finish, and marking requirements. Bidders should quote firm or fixed prices for the applicable line items and provide the make, model, and manufactured year in the comment section. Delivery is to the City of Columbus Maintenance Operations Complex in Columbus, Ohio, within 30 days of the date specified on the purchase order.

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