# City of Columbus #RFQ034073

Purchase of 15 60-inch zero-turn riding mowers for Columbus Parks Maintenance

**Posted:** November 11, 2026
**Respond By:** December 10, 2026
**Identifier:** RFQ034073
**NAICS:** 444230, 423820

The City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is seeking 15 commercial zero-turn mowers for Parks Maintenance.
- **Buyer:** City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department, Parks Maintenance Section.
- **Requested equipment:** 15 new, unused, current-model 60-inch zero-turn riding mowers: **Exmark LRS801GKA604C1 or an approved equal**.
  - Required components include a **Kawasaki FX801V engine** rated at least 25.5 hp and a **Parker hydrostatic transmission**.
  - Each mower must include rollover protection, a suspension seat, a gasoline fuel system, and a cutting deck at least 60 inches wide.
  - Include operator-controlled discharge gate and cable assembly (**part 142-8181**) and discharge lever (**part 142-8166**). Supply the mulching kit separately, not installed.
- **Delivery and warranty:** Mowers must arrive assembled and ready to operate. Include manufacturer warranty coverage of at least two years and warranty service through an authorized franchised OEM dealer, at no cost to the City.
- **Bidder qualifications:** Bidders must document manufacturer-certified reseller status, relevant equipment and warranty-service experience during the past five years, and similar successful work for at least four customers.

### Description

The City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is soliciting formal bids for a one-time purchase and delivery of fifteen zero-turn riding lawn mowers for Parks Maintenance staff. The bid schedule specifies 60-inch zero-turn riding mowers, and the specifications name the Exmark LRS801GKA604C1 or an approved equal. Bidders must document manufacturer-certified reseller status, relevant experience and warranty service history for the past five years, and similar successful contracts with at least four customers. The equipment is to be delivered assembled and ready for operation.

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