The original greensgroomer

The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is requesting a bid on one Original GreensGroomer Model 920E topdressing brush equipment with bids due October 15, 2026 — a two-day turnaround. This is a direct-replacement procurement with no substitutes permitted due to programming needs, and lead time and delivery time are stated factors in award determination.

The scope is a single turf maintenance machine featuring a 2-inch square tube main frame (11 gauge) with 1-1/2 inch cross bars, 48-inch draw bar (84 inches overall), 72-inch width, and 260-pound weight. The unit includes 16 brushes in either black standard or white heavy duty synthetic with flat bristles in three sizes (4-12", 8-18", 4-41"), pneumatic tires (16 x 650-8 ribbed 2-ply), a 1000-pound capacity electric 12-volt linear lift system, and powder coat finish applied via a 6-step pre-wash process. The equipment ships crated at 75-1/2" x 53-3/4" x 29" and 370 pounds. Delivery is directed to Kevin Ohms at 1220 Deckenbach Road, Columbus, Ohio 43223.

The bid must include all shipping and related costs. No contract value, contract term, incumbent, or evaluation criteria beyond lead and delivery time are specified in the source material. The specification emphasizes time-of-the-essence language and notes that the second-generation design incorporates patented brush dimensions and angles that move sand in four directions per four feet of forward movement, reducing labor requirements and turf stress.