Bid guide
How to bid on floor scrubbers for the Central Ohio Transit Authority
What COTA is buying
The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is seeking bids for two ride-on floor scrubbers: one Tennant T7-800-D-2000074 with an 800 mm (32-inch) deck, and one Tennant T20-C-DSL-2000072, or approved equivalents.
The selected vendor will deliver the equipment and provide standard documentation and warranty information. This equipment purchase may suit vendors that supply commercial floor-cleaning equipment and can support delivery and product documentation.
Key date and bid deadline
The IFB was published October 14, 2026. Bids are due November 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Submit your response through OpenGov Procurement before the deadline. The provided information does not state what happens to late submissions, so plan to complete the portal submission ahead of time.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is relevant to equipment vendors that sell ride-on floor scrubbers, including firms able to offer the specified Tennant models or approved equivalents.
Vendors should be prepared to deliver both units and provide their standard documentation and warranty information.
How to access and respond
Click “View original source” to open the opportunity on OpenGov Procurement. The first visit may show a brief “just a moment” security check; let it finish for the project page to load.
Sign in or create a free vendor account to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response. Addenda notices come through OpenGov, so check the portal for updates.
Prepare a clear, complete bid
Compare the equipment you are offering against both requested models and the stated deck size. If offering an equivalent, clearly identify the product and show how it meets the solicitation’s requirements.
Review the plans and any addenda, and use the portal to ask questions if a requirement is unclear. Confirm that your bid addresses delivery and includes the standard documentation and warranty information, then allow time to complete the portal submission before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA); the original posting controls.