Parks-61" zero turn mowers

The City of Columbus Recreation and Parks is seeking formal bids to establish a contract for the purchase of eight 61-inch Zero Turn Riding Mowers to be utilized by the Division of Parks Maintenance. The contract will cover the procurement and delivery of these mowers, with bidders required to demonstrate that they are authorized resellers certified by the manufacturer. Bidders must also provide evidence of their experience in supplying similar equipment and offering warranty services, including a detailed work history over the past five years. Additionally, they must present references from at least four clients with contracts comparable in scope, complexity, and value to ensure proven capability in fulfilling such requirements. All questions related to the bid must be submitted through the Vendor Services portal by September 24th, with responses to be posted by September 27th. Interested parties are advised to consult the City of Columbus Vendor Services website for detailed procedures on proposal submission and further bid information. The solicitation, identified as RFQ028777, was posted on September 19, 2024, with a response deadline of October 17, 2024. The project falls under NAICS code 334111 and is managed by the Ohio Recreation and Parks - Special Events division. The estimated contract value ranges from $60,000 to $120,000. Bidders should review all specifications and procedural details via the provided online portal to ensure compliance and successful submission of their proposals.