4301 - Scale testing truck and equipment

1.0 SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION 1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus is seeking Request for Proposals in response to a Best Value Procurement (BVP) to enter into a Contract to purchase one (1) scale testing truck and equipment. 1.2 Classification: The contract resulting from the BVP will provide for the purchase and delivery of a scale testing truck and equipment to be used by the Division of Weights and Measures section. Bidders are required to show experience in providing this type of equipment and warranty service as detailed in these specifications. 1.3 Specification Questions: Questions regarding this BVP must be submitted on the Bonfire portal by 11:00 am Monday, October 19, 2026. Responses will be posted on the RFQ on the Bonfire portal no later than Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 11:00 am. 1.4 For additional information concerning this BVP, including procedures on how to submit a proposal, you must go to the Bonfire portal at https://columbus.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/257367 and view this bid number, RFQ033821. 1.5 Best Value Procurement Model: The City of Columbus is using Best Value Procurement in lieu of the Invitation to Bid model. The award will not be made to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder. The contract will be awarded based upon: (1) total cost of ownership, to include maintenance and operation costs, as well as the expected life of the equipment, (2) quality of the goods offered and the extent to which the goods meet the operational needs of the City, (3) past performance of the equipment and vendor as determined by customer satisfaction, (4) acquisition cost, and other evaluation criteria referred to in Columbus City Code 329.18 or as defined herein.