City of Columbus Instrument/Tool Calibration & Maintenance Services RFQ033648 - 2026
City of ColumbusCity · Columbus, OH- Due
- Sep 18, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Duration
- 12 months
The 30-second brief
The City of Columbus, Columbus Water & Power seeks to establish an Indefinite Quantity Agreement for instrument and tool calibration and maintenance services, including emergency services, parts, and repair services on an as-needed basis. The estimated annual spend is $50,000.00 under a contract expiring on October 1, 2027. Work locations include Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant, Southerly Water Reclamation Plant, Parsons Avenue Water Reclamation Plant, Dublin Road Water Reclamation Plant, and Compost Facility. The awarded vendor must maintain repair facilities within twenty miles of these locations or provide free transport service. Bidding line items include hourly rates, overtime rates, calibration per piece of equipment, trip charges, parts mark-up percentage, miscellaneous charges, and manufacturer shipping. Submission deadline is September 18, 2026.
Hourly Rate, Overtime Rate, Calibration (per piece of equipment), Trip Charge, Mark-up percentage for parts, Misc. charges, Manufacturer Shipping
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Summary
The City of Columbus, Columbus Water & Power seeks to establish an Indefinite Quantity Agreement for instrument and tool calibration and maintenance services, including emergency services, parts, and repair services on an as-needed basis.
The estimated annual spend is $50,000.00 under a contract expiring on October 1, 2027. Work locations include Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant, Southerly Water Reclamation Plant, Parsons Avenue Water Reclamation Plant, Dublin Road Water Reclamation Plant, and Compost Facility. The awarded vendor must maintain repair facilities within twenty miles of these locations or provide free transport service. Bidding line items include hourly rates, overtime rates, calibration per piece of equipment, trip charges, parts mark-up percentage, miscellaneous charges, and manufacturer shipping. Submission deadline is September 18, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Hourly Rate
- Overtime Rate
- Calibration (per piece of equipment)
- Trip Charge
- Mark-up percentage for parts
- Misc. charges
- Manufacturer Shipping
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Electronic Q&A
- General liability insurance
- Workers compensation
- Submit to
- 37 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43215 USA
- Scope location
- Columbus, OH
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Columbus?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 18, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 37 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43215 USA.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Columbus in OH, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Hourly Rate, Overtime Rate, Calibration (per piece of equipment), Trip Charge, Mark-up percentage for parts, Misc. charges, Manufacturer Shipping. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 12 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Electronic Q&A, General liability insurance, Workers compensation. Review the full document from City of Columbus for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Columbus, OH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.