2026 building maintenance mower

The City of Columbus, Ohio, Division of Sewerage and Drainage, is conducting a formal competitive bidding process to procure one enclosed cab mower with attachments. The procurement requires a John Deere 1575 series enclosed cab front mount mower equipped with a fully enclosed climate-controlled cab, diesel engine with a minimum of 20 horsepower, hydrostatic powertrain, forward speed of at least 10 mph, reverse speed of at least 5 mph, standard 4-wheel drive, internal wet disc brakes, and fuel tank capacity between 14 and 20 gallons. The package includes three primary items: the mower unit, a front-mount mower deck between 58 and 64 inches wide with side discharge, and a front plow blade between 58 and 62 inches wide. Deliverables include operator training for 3-6 City of Columbus personnel, operator's manuals, and parts and repair manuals in both print and digital formats, along with a minimum 24-month warranty. The successful bidder must assume full responsibility for equipment coordination, transportation, and insurance from point of sale until final acceptance, deliver the equipment with manufacturer-recommended fluid levels and completed pre-delivery service and inspections, provide written certification of actual tare weight at delivery, and arrange F.O.B. destination prepaid delivery with 24 hours' notice to Daniel Fennell at the Division of Water Reclamation. The proposal due date is April 24, 2026, with all correspondence directed to RJHreha@columbus.gov. The City will accept alternate options for bid consideration as part of its evaluation criteria.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or limitations on the types of organizations eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the available procurement materials. The budget or award value for this contract opportunity is not disclosed in the posted information. Interested bidders should contact the City of Columbus procurement office for additional details regarding any applicable preferences or restrictions and to confirm the estimated contract value.