Building Maintenance Trailered Drain Jetter

The City of Columbus, through its Department of Recreation and Parks and Building Maintenance, is seeking formal bids to establish a contract for the purchase and delivery of a single trailered drain jetter, with a contract value estimated between $15,000 and $30,000. Bidders must demonstrate their manufacturing partnership as a certified reseller and provide evidence of relevant experience in supplying this type of equipment, including warranty service, over the past five years. Additionally, offerors are required to furnish references from at least four clients with similar scope, complexity, and cost to ensure their capability to fulfill the contract requirements successfully. The bidding process involves submitting responses via the Vendor Services portal by November 6, 2025, with questions regarding the bid due by October 23, 2025, and responses to be posted by October 30, 2025. The procurement process emphasizes compliance with the City’s procedures, equal opportunity policies, and detailed submission protocols, including electronic pricing and documentation. The RFQ, identified as RFQ031411, is part of the City’s formal procurement efforts under NAICS code 333924, which pertains to industrial truck, trailer, and machinery manufacturing. The bid documents, including the Bidder Guide, provide comprehensive instructions on bid submission, evaluation, and contractual obligations, emphasizing the importance of adherence to the City’s procurement policies, non-discrimination clauses, and diversity requirements. The contract is intended to support the City’s infrastructure maintenance activities by ensuring the procurement of reliable, certified equipment backed by appropriate warranty and service support, with the entire process designed to promote transparency, fairness, and compliance with local government procurement standards.