Park Maintenance: Scag Trailer Mounted Leaf Vac

Background
The City of Columbus, through its Recreation and Parks Department, is seeking bids for the procurement of a Scag Trailer Mounted Leaf Vac. This equipment is essential for maintaining parks and recreational areas, ensuring cleanliness and operational efficiency in park maintenance activities.

Work Details
The contract involves providing a Tow-Behind Scag Trailer Mounted Leaf Vac model TL20W-29BV or an approved equal. The specifications include:

1. Engine: Briggs & Stratton Vanguard BIG BLOCK, V-Twin, electric start
2. Fuel Capacity/Tank: 5.5 gallons - plastic tank with built-in fuel gauge
3. CFM Output: 4,680
4. Frame Construction: All-steel, welded
5. Impeller Construction: 4-blade, 3/8” -thick blades, all-steel, welded
6. Impeller Mounting: Tapered locking hub
7. Impeller Diameter/Width: 20”/6.5”
8. Blower Housing Construction: Removable back panel for easy impeller and wear plate access
9. Blower Housing Width: 7.5”
10. Blower Housing Wear Plates: Standard: 1/4” steel, replaceable
11. Intake Hose Specifications: 120” length, 12”-diameter intake hose, 0.045 blue thermoplastic rubber with wire helix and wearstrip
12. Unit Mounting: Hitch-Class III minimum
13. Discharge Tube: Clear thermoplastic, 8” diameter, 60” length
14. Throttle Control: Commercial-grade, all-steel mechanicals with plastic debris cover
15. Axle: Heavy-duty Dexter Torflex axle (2,000 lb.)
16. Tires: 205/75 R15 highway tires with steel wheels
17. Trailer Width: 53.5”
18. Height: 110”
19. Weight: 1,060 lb.
20. Must be fully assembled upon delivery.
Warranty must be provided at no additional charge and submitted on a separate sheet attached to the bid proposal.

Place of Performance
Delivery of the completed unit(s) must be made to the City of Columbus, Fleet Management Division located at 4211 Groves Road, Columbus, Ohio 43232.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must provide firm or fixed prices for the specified unit(s) and include details such as make, model, and manufactured year in their bids.
All alternates must meet or exceed specifications and be detailed in an attached letter to the bid with clear identification of Manufacturer and Model.