Overview


Business Systems (ERP, CRM & POS)
Columbus, Ohio, United States; Pickerington, Ohio, United StatesPosted: May 19th, 2026Deadline: June 25th, 2026

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SUMMARY


RFP for a full-featured golf course management software solution including online booking, POS integration, website, mass marketing, and flexible payment options in Ohio.

KEY REQUIREMENTS


CONTRACT DURATION


60 months

TIMELINE


May 22nd, 2026 – RFP posted publicly

June 9th, 2026 – Deadline for vendor questions

June 12th, 2026 – Deadline for responses to vendor questions

June 25th, 2026 – RFP submissions close

July 3rd, 2026 – Cursory review by RFP Review Committee

July 10th, 2026 – Evaluation by City Treasurer’s Office and Department of Technology

July 24th, 2026 – Scoring by RFP Review Committee

August 14th, 2026 – Final selection

August 17th, 2026 – Award notification

September 8th, 2026 – Legislation presented for commission approval

February 2027 – Legislation approved by City Council

March 1st, 2027 – License and service agreement execution

April 1st, 2027 – Full implementation

QUESTION DEADLINE


June 9th, 2026

CONTACTS


Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

Additional decision-makers and their departments

Issuing Agency


City Of Columbus Recreation And Parks Department

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DESCRIPTION


The organization is seeking a vendor to provide a comprehensive golf course management software solution. The software must include an online tee time booking engine, offer real-time access for creating tee times, scheduling outings, and managing blocks for maintenance and course closures. It should support multiple fees and tax schedules, feature a POS system with bar code scanning for merchandise and gift cards, and allow for remote course access via secure, password-protected log-in.

Additional requirements include providing a dedicated website for the golf section, the ability to add booking fees, process prepayments, charge no-shows online, and integrate cash drawers and receipt printers. The software should allow for deactivating and adjusting gift card numbers, support indefinite user-defined transaction codes for green fees, equipment rentals, and merchandise, and enable issuing gift certificates in both single and batch modes. Users must be able to track balances through an automated system or website.

The solution must also facilitate marketing by sending mass email campaigns to at least 120,000 contacts per course per month. The system should accept payments via cash, check, credit card, or account charge. The initial contract period will be for one year. Questions related to this opportunity must be submitted no later than June 9, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due June 25, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 9, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by City Of Columbus Recreation And Parks Department. The work is located in Columbus, Ohio, United States; Pickerington, Ohio, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
  • Specialized in sports and recreation management software
  • Experience integrating POS and booking systems
  • Capability to support high-volume email marketing
  • Proven record of implementing secure, multi-feature web solutions
  • Experience working with public or municipal clients

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