Fleet John Deere AG and Turf Equipment Services

The City of Columbus Division of Fleet Management is requesting quotes for an Indefinite Quantity Agreement to provide repair and maintenance services for John Deere agricultural and turf equipment, with quotes due September 16, 2026.

The solicitation is an RFQ for an authorized John Deere service provider to deliver shop-based diagnostic and repair services as well as on-site field and roadside repair services. Services encompass agricultural equipment repairs, turf equipment repairs, and related maintenance performed by certified technicians using OEM-quality parts. Work must be warranted against defects in material and workmanship according to the vendor's standard warranty policy.

The contract is structured as an Indefinite Quantity Agreement with a total spending cap of $50,000 with individual Purchase Orders issued for each specific repair job as needed. Pricing is fixed: agricultural scheduled shop repairs at $129.00 per hour, agricultural road service repairs at $159.00 per hour, turf equipment scheduled shop repairs at $169.00 per hour, and turf road service repairs at $129.00 per hour, with parts supplied at list price with no additional markup or discount.

The awardee must provide proof of John Deere authorization and Ohio workers' compensation compliance. Commercial Liability Insurance is required with minimum coverage of $500,000 bodily injury per person, $500,000 each accident bodily injury, $1,000,000 each accident property damage, and $1,000,000 all accidents property damage, naming the City of Columbus as an additional insured. Invoices must be submitted electronically with detailed labor hours, parts breakdowns, and corresponding PO numbers.