Purchase of Two (2) Ride-On Floor Scrubbers

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is soliciting bids under solicitation 2026-IFB-068 for the purchase of two new ride-on floor scrubbers to be used for facility maintenance. The requirement specifies one Tennant T7-800-D-2000074 and one Tennant T20-C-DSL-2000072, or approved equals. The awarded vendor must deliver the equipment to designated COTA facilities within twelve weeks of contract execution, providing all necessary operator manuals, manufacturer warranties, and basic operator training for COTA personnel. This is a firm-fixed-price contract where the award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the lowest evaluated price. Bidders must submit their proposals through COTA's online procurement portal by November 16, 2026. Required documentation includes a Form W-9, a Vendor Cybersecurity Questionnaire, and subcontractor disclosures. The contractor is required to maintain cybersecurity insurance of at least $2,000,000 per claim and in the annual aggregate. Payment is issued on a Net 30 basis following the successful inspection and acceptance of the equipment by COTA. The procurement is subject to various federal and state regulations, including FTA Circular 4220.1G, Buy America requirements, and the DBE Program under 49 CFR Part 26.