Description
The City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department (Division of Forestry) is seeking formal bids to purchase two log loader trucks for forestry operations. Bidders must be certified manufacturers or authorized resellers, demonstrate at least five years of experience servicing similar equipment, and provide references from at least four comparable contracts. Technical specifications include a 525‑hp engine option, air‑ride suspension with dual leveling valves, dual‑locking differential, disc brakes, 75‑gal fuel tank, driver and passenger air‑ride seats, Bluetooth‑enabled radio, 40 kW winch (steel cable optional), engine block heater, and cab air suspension. All questions must be submitted by 11:00 am on 30 Sept 2026; the bid deadline is 3:00 pm on 29 Oct 2026. Deliveries are expected by 22 Jan 2027.
• Quantity: 2 log trucks
• Required features: 525 hp engine, air‑ride suspension, dual‑lock diff, disc brakes, 75 gal fuel, cabin amenities, winch, heater
• Experience: 5 years, 4+ similar references
• Submission: electronic via Vendor Services portal
• Delivery: by 22 Jan 2027