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Articulating Wheel Loaders UTC

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RFQ033706State & Local

Response Deadline10/22/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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The City of Columbus is seeking proposals under a Best Value Procurement model to establish a Universal Term Contract for the purchase and delivery of articulating wheel loaders to be used as material handlers at the Compost facility. The resulting contract will span three years from the date of execution through January 31, 2030, with an option for a one-year extension. This solicitation, identified as RFQ033706, is managed by the Division of Water Reclamation. Unlike traditional bidding, the award will not necessarily go to the lowest bidder but will be based on the total cost of ownership, equipment quality, past performance, and acquisition costs. Interested vendors must submit questions via the Bonfire portal by October 5, 2026, with a final response deadline of October 22, 2026. Performance of the contract will take place in Columbus, Ohio.

General Info

Columbus seeks proposals for articulating wheel loaders for compost facility material handling.

Agency

Ohio → Water & Power/div. of Water Reclamation

NAICS

333924 - Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Columbus,, Columbus, OH, 43215, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(1)

RFQ033706 Articulating Wheel Loaders UTC - Complete Bid Packet

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Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedJan 1

Solicitation

Response DeadlineOct 22

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

10/22/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTCin 25 days

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyOhio → Water & Power/div. of Water Reclamation

ContactsNo contacts available

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Organization / AgencyOhio → Water & Power/div. of Water Reclamation

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Full Description

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 Universal Term Contract (indefinite quantity) to purchase articulating wheel loaders to be used as material handlers at the Compost facility. The City will negotiate a contract with the selected vendor for a term of three (3) years beginning at the date of execution through January 31, 2030, with one (1) additional one (1) year extension option. This will be negotiated with the finalist. 1.2 Classification: The contract resulting from the BVP will provide for the purchase and delivery of articulating wheel loaders to be used at the Compost Facility for compost material handling. 1.3 Specification Questions: Questions regarding this BVP must be submitted on the Bonfire portal by 11:00 am Monday, October 5, 2026. Responses will be posted on the RFQ on the Bonfire portal no later than Thursday, October 8, 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 City of Columbus Vendor Services web site at https://columbus.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/254940 and view this bid number, RFQ033706. 1.5 Best Value Procurement Model: The City of Columbus is using a 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 surveys, and (4) acquisition cost and other evaluation criteria referred to in Columbus City Code 329.18 or as defined herein. 1.6 Background of City's Needs: The City will negotiate a Universal Term Contract with the successful vendor. See Section 3.1.5 for additional information.