DPS - 5913 - (2) Bucket Trucks (Sign Main. ) - Fund 2265/2266

The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, Division of Traffic Management is requesting quotations on two insulated aerial bucket 4x4 trucks with extended super cabs and utility bodies under RFQ033726, with proposals due October 22, 2026 — tomorrow.

This is a one-time purchase contract. Each truck must have a minimum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 19,500 pounds and be operable by regular, non-CDL licensed drivers. Trucks will be delivered to the Division of Fleet Management at 4211 Groves Road, Columbus, Ohio with 24-hour advance notice required; delivery windows are 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM Monday through Friday (excluding City holidays). All pricing must be quoted as firm, fixed FOB Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with shipping, handling, and off-loading costs included. Bidders must specify actual delivery time in calendar days, which may factor in award determination.

Bidder qualification requirements include documented experience providing similar equipment and warranty service over the past five years and written references from at least four customers with comparable project scope, complexity, and cost. The manufacturer must provide a minimum three-year warranty on all parts and labor at no additional charge. Warranty service must be performed by franchised OEM dealers authorized by the manufacturer; defects must be corrected and equipment returned within ten days of written notification, or replacement equipment provided at no cost until the original is accepted (out-of-operation time not exceeding 90 days). Training includes one day of operational instruction and one day of maintenance instruction for both operators and Fleet Services personnel. The City reserves the right to require equipment demonstration within five working days of notification at the supplier's expense.

The bidder must carry public liability insurance with $1,000,000 limits per person and per accident for bodily injury and property damage, with the City named as insured, and maintain workers compensation insurance. Valid business registration with the Ohio Secretary of State is required under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1703.

A mandatory pre-build meeting will be held no less than two weeks prior to equipment assembly at 1820 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43219, with virtual participation permitted. Specification questions were due October 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM; responses were posted October 8, 2026. Bids are submitted electronically through the City of Columbus Vendor Services portal.