DOW/DOP Backhoe loaders

The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities/Division of Power and Water, is seeking formal bids to purchase two backhoe loaders along with their attachments, with the goal of establishing a contract for immediate delivery. Bidders must demonstrate their manufacturing-certified reseller partnerships and provide evidence of relevant experience and warranty service capabilities for similar equipment over the past five years. Additionally, offerors are required to furnish references from at least four clients with contracts comparable in scope, complexity, and cost, to validate their ability to meet the specifications. The bidding process includes a question submission deadline of April 28, 2025, with responses to be posted by May 1, 2025, and the final response deadline for proposals is May 15, 2025. Interested vendors are directed to the City of Columbus Vendor Services website for detailed procedures on submitting proposals and further bid information. The contract is valued between $150,000 and $250,000 and is managed under the solicitation number RFQ030211. It is targeted at small, disadvantaged, or minority-owned businesses within the State, Local, Education, and Nonprofit sectors in Ohio. The project emphasizes timely procurement of durable, certified equipment suitable for municipal utility operations, with an emphasis on vendor experience, proven performance, and warranty support. The procurement process is conducted through the City of Columbus’s online vendor portal, ensuring transparency and accessibility for qualified suppliers seeking to fulfill the city's equipment needs.