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City of Columbus – Department of Public Service
111 N Front St Fl 4, Columbus, OH 43215-2875
(614) 645-3111
General Info
Standard Documents
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Prevailing Wage Guide for Contractors
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Upcoming Solicitations
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Facilities - Traffic Maintenance Facility Phase 3
RFQ030703
1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until July 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the Facilities – Traffic Maintenance Facility Phase 3 project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
This project involves renovation of the sign shop, fabrication, and storage spaces. Work includes walls to be removed, added, and adjusted as designed in order to repurpose certain areas. New furniture and storage shelving will be provided. Additionally, removal of the existing HVAC unit that is currently mounted on the roof, as well as removal and/or modification of HVAC duct work and controls. Minor electrical work will be necessary to support renovations and HVAC work, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, as set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB).
All questions concerning this project are to be sent to capitalprojects@columbus.gov. The last day to submit questions will be specified in the IFB; phone calls will not be accepted. Responses will be posted on Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com as an addendum.
A pre-bid meeting will be held prior to bid opening on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. at 1820 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43219.
Notice of published addenda will be posted on the City’s Vendor Services web site and all addenda will be posted on www.bidexpress.com.
1.2 Classification: All bid documents (Invitation for Bid, technical specifications, plans, and future addenda) will be available for review and download on Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com after the IFB is published. Firms must meet the mandatory requirements stated in the IFB for a bid to be considered for contract award.
1.3 Bid Express: If you do not have an account with Bid Express and you would like to review project information or submit a bid, you will need to register for an account. Go to www.bidexpress.com in order to sign up.
1.4 Vendor Registration:
Vendors must register on the Vendor Services portal before doing business with the City of Columbus. To get registered, please visit the following link:
https://new.columbus.gov/Business-Development/Bids-Solicitations/Vendor-Resources.
After vendor registration, you will receive an email inviting you to complete the required Contract Compliance (EBO) Questionnaire. Vendors must be contract compliant in order to do business with the City of Columbus. To get compliant, please visit the following link:
https://new.columbus.gov/Business-Development/Bids-Solicitations/Vendor-Resources.
To complete our online certification application, track the status of your application and receive a copy of your certification approval letter, visit: https://columbus.diversitycompliance.com/.
For more certification information or questions, contact us at: DiversityCertifications@columbus.gov.
| 07/24/2025 05:00 PM UTC |
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Facilities - North Outpost CNG
RFQ030747
1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until July 31, 2025, at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the Facilities – North Outpost CNG project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
This project involves removal and replacement of two, existing exhaust fans with one, new exhaust fan and related electrical work. Plumbing and electrical work will be required for the new Makeup Air Unit that will serve the vehicle storage area. A new louver and ductwork will be installed in support of the Makeup Air Unit. A new gas detection system will be added. Controls work for systems listed above will be required, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, as set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB).
All questions concerning this project are to be sent to capitalprojects@columbus.gov. The last day to submit questions will be specified in the IFB; phone calls will not be accepted. Responses will be posted on Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com as an addendum.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, July 10th, 2025 at 1:00 P.M., at 500 Scherers Court, Columbus, Ohio 43085.
Notice of published addenda will be posted on the City’s Vendor Services web site and all addenda will be posted on www.bidexpress.com.
1.2 Classification: All bid documents (Invitation for Bid, technical specifications, plans, and future addenda) will be available for review and download on Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com after the IFB is published. Firms must meet the mandatory requirements stated in the IFB for a bid to be considered for contract award.
1.3 Bid Express: If you do not have an account with Bid Express and you would like to review project information or submit a bid, you will need to register for an account. Go to www.bidexpress.com in order to sign up.
1.4 Vendor Registration:
Vendors must register on the Vendor Services portal before doing business with the City of Columbus. To get registered, please visit the following link:
https://new.columbus.gov/Business-Development/Bids-Solicitations/Vendor-Resources.
After vendor registration, you will receive an email inviting you to complete the required Contract Compliance (EBO) Questionnaire. Vendors must be contract compliant in order to do business with the City of Columbus. To get compliant, please visit the following link:
https://new.columbus.gov/Business-Development/Bids-Solicitations/Vendor-Resources.
To complete our online certification application, track the status of your application and receive a copy of your certification approval letter, visit: https://columbus.diversitycompliance.com/.
For more certification information or questions, contact us at: DiversityCertifications@columbus.gov.
| 07/31/2025 05:00 PM UTC |
Closed Solicitations
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Resurfacing 2020 Rehabilitation
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until January 7, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. local time, for construction services for the Resurfacing - 2020 Rehabilitation project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
This contract consists of two projects: Resurfacing – 2020 Brick Rehabilitation, C.I.P. No. 530282-942018 and Resurfacing – 2020 Concrete Rehabilitation, C.I.P. No. 530282-952020. The work for this contract consists of potentially repairing 11 concrete City streets and 17 brick City Streets. The work consists of repairing and replacing concrete slabs, sawing and sealing concrete joints, and repairing and replacing brick bases and surface courses. This contract also includes the repair of designated brick crosswalks, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, plans at 1859 Drawer A and City of Columbus Construction and Material specifications set forth in the Invitation For Bid (IFB).
A pre-bid meeting will not be held.
Notice of published addenda will be posted on the City’s Vendor Services web site and all addenda shall be posted on www.bidexpress.com. The City is replacing the City’s Vendor Services web site near the end of December, 2020. From that point on for this project, all addenda will only be posted on the Bid Express site.
All bid documents (Invitation for Bid, technical specifications, plans, and future addenda) are available for review and download at www.bidexpress.com. Firms wishing to submit a bid must meet the mandatory requirements stated in the IFB, including being prequalified by the City of Columbus Office of Construction Prequalification. All questions concerning this project are to be sent to capitalprojects@columbus.gov. The last day to submit questions is December 18, 2020; phone calls will not be accepted.
| 01/07/2021 06:00 PM UTC |
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Celebrate 1 Sidewalk Hilltop Belvidere Mound to Sullivant
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until December 22, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. local time, for construction services for the Celebrate 1 Sidewalk - Hilltop (Belvidere from Mound to Sullivant) project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
The work for this project consists of constructing sidewalks along the west side of Belvidere Avenue from Mound Street to Sullivant Avenue. Installation of the sidewalk will include curb ramps and drive approaches. Existing sidewalk will be replaced where needed. The project will install/replace up to 2,200 linear feet of sidewalk. Other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract will be needed, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, plans at 3529 Drawer E and City of Columbus Construction and Material specifications set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB).
A pre-bid meeting will not be held.
All questions concerning this project are to be sent to capitalprojects@columbus.gov. The last day to submit questions is December 7, 2020; phone calls will not be accepted. Notice of published addenda will be posted on the City’s Vendor Services web site and all addenda shall be posted on www.bidexpress.com.
All bid documents (Invitation for Bid, technical specifications, plans, and future addenda) are available for review and download at www.bidexpress.com. Firms wishing to submit a bid must meet the mandatory requirements stated in the IFB, including being prequalified by the City of Columbus Office of Construction Prequalification.
| 12/22/2020 06:00 PM UTC |
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Misc Econ Development Hamilton Parker Phase 1
Bids will be received by the Department of Public Service on behalf of NWD Investments LLC until December 22, 2020 at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the Misc Econ Development – Hamilton Parker Phase 1 project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
This project involves widening and resurfacing Vine Street from approximately 600 feet west of Neil Avenue to Armstrong Street and Neil Avenue from Vine Street to Spruce Street. Spruce Street from Neil Avenue to Armstong Street and Kilbourne Street from Convention Center Drive will be resurfaced. Improvements consist of storm sewer, water main, curb, sidewalks, raised planters, pervious pavers, brick veneer retaining wall, street lighting, electric duct bank, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, as set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB).
A pre-bid meeting will not be held.
All questions concerning this project are to be sent to capitalprojects@columbus.gov. The last day to submit questions is December 14, 2020; phone calls will not be accepted. Notice of published addenda will be posted on the City’s Vendor Services web site and all addenda will be posted on www.bidexpress.com.
All bid documents (Invitation for Bid, technical specifications, plans, and future addenda) are available for review and download at www.bidexpress.com. Firms wishing to submit a bid must meet the mandatory requirements stated in the IFB, including being prequalified by the City of Columbus Office of Construction Prequalification.
If you do not have an account with Bid Express and you would like to review projects information or submit a bid, you will need to register for an account. Go to www.bidexpress.com in order to sign up.
| 12/22/2020 06:00 PM UTC |
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Resurfacing West Broad Street Urban Paving PID 86645
Electronic proposals will be received by the Department of Public Service through Bid Express at https://www.bidexpress.com, until December 17, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. local time, for Resurfacing -- West Broad Street Urban Paving PID 86645, C.I.P. No. 530282-100110.
Hard copy proposals will not be accepted by the City.
The work for which proposals are invited consists of repairing and resurfacing West Broad Street from West of Guilford Avenue to Starling Avenue and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications set forth at https://www.bidexpress.com.
Questions pertaining to the plans, specifications, IFB, and/or other contract documents must be submitted in writing to the Office of Support Services by email to capitalprojects@columbus.gov on or before December 7, 2020. No phone calls will be accepted.
Only ODOT pre-qualified contractors are eligible to submit bids for this PROJECT. Pre-qualification status must be in force at the time of bid, at the time of award, and through the life of the construction contract. The "prime" contractor must perform no less than 50 percent of the total original price.
Bidders must have an account with Bid Express and either Surety 2000 or Insure Vision in order to bid on this project.
| 12/17/2020 06:00 PM UTC |
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531031-100000 Roadway - Scioto Peninsula Roadway Improvements Phase 1
1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until December 10, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. local time, for construction services for the Roadway - Scioto Peninsula Roadway Improvements Phase 1 project, C.I.P. No. 531031-100000. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
The work for this project consists of: reconstructing Capital Street, Rush Alley, and Chapel Street from Starling Street to Belle Street; State Street form the Railroad tracks to Belle Street; and Starling Street and Belle Street from Broad Street to Town Street. This project also includes improvements to the storm sewer, street lighting, landscaping features, granite curb, sidewalks, paver parking, and permeable paver roadways, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, plans at 3677 Drawer E and City of Columbus Construction and Material specifications set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB).
A pre-bid meeting will not be held.
All questions concerning this project are to be sent to capitalprojects@columbus.gov. The last day to submit questions is November 30, 2020; phone calls will not be accepted.
Notice of published addenda will be posted on the City’s Vendor Services web site and all addenda shall be posted on www.bidexpress.com.
1.2 Classification: All bid documents (Invitation for Bid, technical specifications, plans, and future addenda) are available for review and download at www.bidexpress.com. Firms wishing to submit a bid must meet the mandatory requirements stated in the IFB, including being prequalified by the City of Columbus Office of Construction Prequalification.
1.3 Bid Express: If you do not have an account with Bid Express and you would like to review projects information or submit a bid, you will need to sign up for an account. Go to www.bidexpress.com in order to sign up.
| 12/10/2020 06:00 PM UTC |
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440104-100030 Miscellaneous Economic Development - West Franklinton - Cover My Meds
RFQ017009
1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until December 1, 2020 at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the Miscellaneous Economic Development - West Franklinton - Cover My Meds project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
This project consists of widening two existing roadways, performing storm sewer work, and installing sidewalks and street lighting. McKinley Avenue will be widened from a point approximately 500 feet east of Rodgers Avenue (the east side of the railroad bridge) to a point approximately 150 feet east of Hartford Avenue. Souder Avenue will be widened on the west side between McKinley Avenue and the existing bridge over the Scioto River. The existing water service near 1004 McKinley Ave shall be abandoned west of the railroad. Other work will be performed as may be necessary to complete the contract, as set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB).
A pre-bid meeting will not be held.
Notice of published addenda will be posted on the City’s Vendor Services web site and all addenda will be posted on www.bidexpress.com.
1.2 Classification: All bid documents (Invitation for Bid, technical specifications, plans, and future addenda) are available for review and download at www.bidexpress.com. Firms wishing to submit a bid must meet the mandatory requirements stated in the IFB, including being prequalified by the City of Columbus Office of Construction Prequalification. All questions concerning this project are to be sent to capitalprojects@columbus.gov. The last day to submit questions is November 20, 2020; phone calls will not be accepted. Responses will be posted on Bid Express as an addendum.
| 12/01/2020 06:00 PM UTC |
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Bridge Cleaning and Sealing 2020
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until November 5, 2020, at 1:00 P.M. local time, for construction services for the Bridge Cleaning and Sealing 2020 service contract. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
The work for this contract consists of the cleaning and sealing of several bridges within the corporation limits of the City of Columbus, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the plans 1874 Drawer A and specifications set forth in the Invitation For Bid (IFB).
A pre-bid meeting will not be held.
| 11/05/2020 06:00 PM UTC |
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Roadway Improvements Lyra Drive Extension
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, on behalf of NP Capital Management Corporation, is receiving bids until October 27, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. local time, for construction services for the Roadway Improvements - Lyra Drive Extension project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
The work for which consists of constructing a three lane roadway to incorporate a center turn lane, curb, sidewalk, shared use path, street lighting, storm sewer, sanitary, and waterline. Lyra Drive will terminate in a cul-de-sac just south of the intersection of E. Powell Road. The intersection of Lyra Drive and Costco/Cabela Access Drive will become signalized, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the plans 3841 Drawer E, 3842 Drawer E and CC18736 and specifications set forth in this Invitation for Bid (IFB). This project is being advertised and bid under C.I.P. No. 530161-100204 but also includes C.I.P. No. 540007-100064 and CC18736.
A pre-bid meeting will not be held.
All questions concerning this project are to be sent to capitalprojects@columbus.gov. The last day to submit questions was October 12, 2020; phone calls will not be accepted.
Notice of published addenda will be posted on the City’s Vendor Services web site and all addenda shall be posted on www.bidexpress.com.
Firms wishing to submit a bid must meet the mandatory requirements stated in the IFB, including being prequalified by the City of Columbus Office of Construction Prequalification.
| 10/27/2020 05:00 PM UTC |
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UIRF Agler Road Sidewalks Re-Bid
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until August 25, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. local time, for construction services for the UIRF - Agler Road Sidewalks Re-Bid project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
This project will install new sidewalk on the north side of Agler Road from Cassady Avenue to Citygate Drive and on both sides of Gatewood Road from Agler Road to existing sidewalk approximately 80' north of Agler Road. The project will install approximately 2200 linear feet of walk.
A pre-bid meeting will not be held.
All questions concerning this project are to be sent to capitalprojects@columbus.gov. The last day to submit questions is August 14, 2020; phone calls will not be accepted.
Notice of published addenda will be posted on the City’s Vendor Services web site and all addenda shall be posted on www.bidexpress.com.
All bid documents (Invitation for Bid, technical specifications, plans, and future addenda) are available for review and download at www.bidexpress.com. Firms wishing to submit a bid must meet the mandatory requirements stated in the IFB, including being prequalified by the City of Columbus Office of Construction Prequalification.
| 08/25/2020 05:00 PM UTC |
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Intersection Improvements James at Livingston PID 101787
The work for which proposals are invited consists of the reconstruction of the intersection of James Road and Livingston Avenue by removing the existing span wire signals and replacing them with a mast arm installation with an eastbound and westbound right turn lane. Drainage, sidewalk, and lighting improvements are also included in this project, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications set forth in the bid documents.
| 08/13/2020 05:00 PM UTC |
