Bucket Lift Upfit

The City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is seeking formal bids to upfit a single City-Owned Ford F350 cab and chassis with an aerial lift body, intended for use in Building Maintenance activities. The contract will cover the purchase and delivery of one F350 aerial lift truck, with bidders required to demonstrate manufacturing-certified reseller partnerships, relevant experience, and warranty service capabilities. Bidders must provide a detailed outline of their experience over the past five years and furnish references from at least four similar contracts, emphasizing their ability to meet the scope, complexity, and cost parameters specified. The solicitation process involves submitting questions by November 3, 2025, with responses posted by November 6, 2025, and proposals due by November 13, 2025. Additional procedural details and submission instructions are available on the City of Columbus Vendor Services website. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 441110, which pertains to new car dealers, and the contract value is estimated to fall between $50,000 and $100,000. The bid process is governed by comprehensive guidelines outlined in the bidder guides, which emphasize compliance with Ohio business registration laws, equal opportunity policies, and the necessity of obtaining a Contract Compliance Certification Number from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. The process requires detailed documentation, including product specifications, references, subcontractor information, experience records, literature, and warranty details. This solicitation aims to ensure the selected bidder can reliably provide a high-quality upfitted aerial lift truck that meets the department’s operational needs, with clear procedures established for submission, evaluation, and contract award.