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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
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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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545008-100000 Signals - Jefferson Ave. at Long St.
RFQ015956
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until July 30, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. local time, for construction services for the Signals - Jefferson Avenue at Long Street project, C.I.P. No. 545008-100000. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
The work for this project consists of replacing the existing traffic signal at the intersection of E. Long Street and Jefferson Avenue with a new decorative mast arm traffic signal; upgrading the intersection to full ADA compliance, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, plans at 3608 Drawer E and City of Columbus Construction and Material specifications 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 is July 20, 2020; phone calls will not be accepted.
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.
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.
| 07/30/2020 05:00 PM UTC |
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ADA Ramp Projects Citywide Curb Ramps 2020
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until June 30, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. local time, for construction services for the ADA Ramp Projects - Citywide Curb Ramps 2020 project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
The work for this project consists of building ADA curb ramps at various locations in Columbus based on the 311 Service Request Ramp Priority List, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, plans at 1870 Drawer A and City of Columbus Construction and Material specifications set forth in the Invitation For Bid (IFB).
All questions concerning this project are to be sent to capitalprojects@columbus.gov. The last day to submit questions is June 22, 2020; phone calls will not be accepted.
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.
| 06/30/2020 05:00 PM UTC |
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Pedestrian Safety Improvements Sidewalk NOV Program 2020
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, is receiving bids until June 16, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. local time for construction services for the Pedestrian Safety Improvement – Sidewalk NOV Program 2020 project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
The work for this project consists of removing and replacing damaged sidewalk, curb, and driveway apron within the public right-of-way at various locations throughout the City of Columbus. These locations could be business or residential properties. Also, other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, Standard Drawings and City of Columbus Construction and Material specifications 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 is June 5, 2020; phone calls will not be accepted.
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.
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.
| 06/16/2020 05:00 PM UTC |
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Arterial Street Rehabilitation Morse Road Phase 1 Seward to Stygler PID 106390
Electronic proposals will be received by the Department of Public Service through Bid Express at https://www.bidexpress.com, until May 14, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. local time, for Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Morse Road Phase 1 - Seward to Stygler PID 106390, C.I.P. No. 530103-100064.
Hard copy proposals will not be accepted by the City.
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 May 4, 2020. No phone calls will be accepted.
The work for which proposals are invited consists of the widening of Morse Road to provide 3 lanes eastbound from I-270 to Stygler Road, and three lanes westbound from I-270 to the Water Plant driveway located approximately 1,300 feet west of Stygler Road, 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.
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.
| 05/14/2020 05:00 PM UTC |
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590105-100452 Pedestrian Safety Neighborhood Sidewalk Gaps, North Linden and South Linden
RFQ015374
Electronic proposals will be received by the City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, until May 7, 2020, at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the Pedestrian Safety – Neighborhood Sidewalk Gaps, North Linden and South Linden project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com.
Hard copies shall not be accepted by the City.
Questions will be accepted through April 13, 2020 at capitalprojects@columbus.gov. Phone calls will not be accepted.
This project involves filling in small gaps in the sidewalk network in the North Linden and South Linden neighborhoods. Improvements will consist of new concrete sidewalks, driveway aprons, alley approaches, curbs, and curb ramps, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, as set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB).
The project is funded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG funds). Special Provisions are provided outlining requirements due to the funding source.
A pre-bid meeting will not be held.
Bidders who wish to learn more about the Bid Express service or to sign up for an account can visit the Bid Express web site at https://www.bidexpress.com or call Bid Express customer support at 1-888-352-BIDX for information. Bidders must also have an account with one of Bid Express’ surety verification companies, either Surety 2000 (www.surety2000.com/default.asp) or Insure Vision (web.insurevision.com/ebonding/). Contact them directly to set up an account.
Bidders must have an account with Bid Express and either Surety 2000 or Insure Vision in order to bid on this project.
| 05/07/2020 05:00 PM UTC |
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Miscellaneous Economic Development Confluence Village Public Infrastructure
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until April 28, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. local time, for construction services for the Miscellaneous Economic Development - Confluence Village Public Infrastructure project, C.I.P. No.440105-100000. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
The scope of work for this project consists of constructing four new roadways north of Nationwide Boulevard between the Olentangy River and Hocking Street to support the development in the area.
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 April 17, 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.
| 04/28/2020 05:00 PM UTC |
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Arterial Street Rehabilitation Hamilton Road SR161 to Morse Road Phase A PID 99852
Electronic proposals will be received by the Department of Public Service through Bid Express at https://www.bidexpress.com, until April 23, 2020, at 1:00 P.M. local time, for Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Hamilton Road-SR161 to Morse Road Phase A PID 99852.
Hard copy proposals will not be accepted by the City.
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 April 10, 2020. No phone calls will be accepted.
The work for which proposals are invited consist of the reconstruction of a 1.29 mile portion of Hamilton Road and the reconstruction of a 0.47 mile portion of Morse Road. Improvements include pavement widening, pavement replacement, pavement resurfacing, drainage improvements, pedestrian walks, shared use paths, replacement of existing traffic signals, lighting, and landscaping.
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 in order to bid on this project. Bidders must also have an account with one of Bid Express’ surety verification companies, either Surety 2000 (www.surety2000.com/default.asp) or Insure Vision (web.insurevision.com/ebonding/). Contact them directly to set up an account.
| 04/23/2020 05:00 PM UTC |
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Intersection Morse Rd at Sunbury Rd, PID 107234
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until March 31, 2020, at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the Intersection-Morse Rd at Sunbury Rd, PID 107234, Capital Improvement Project 538001-100000. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
This project involves repair and resurfacing of Morse Road and work includes the construction of ADA curb ramps, milling the existing pavement, overlaying with new asphalt concrete, minor curb replacement, pedestrian safety improvements, bike lanes, replacing curb and sidewalk associated with installing ADA wheelchair ramps, areas of full depth pavement repair where warranted, 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.
The DBE Goal is 8%.
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. All questions concerning this project are to be sent to capitalprojects@columbus.gov. The last day to submit questions is March 20, 2020; phone calls will not be accepted. Responses will be posted on Bid Express as an addendum. 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.
Bidders must also have an account with one of Bid Express’ surety verification companies: Surety 2000 (www.surety2000.com) or InSure Vision/SuretyWave (www.web.insurevision.com). Contact them directly to set up an account.
Only 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.
| 03/31/2020 05:00 PM UTC |
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Bridge Rehabilitation - Godown Road Culvert
1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until March 26, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. local time, for construction services for the Bridge Rehabilitation - Godown Road Culvert project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
The work for this project consists of replacing the existing stone culvert carrying Godown Road over an unnamed stream and the adjacent timber pedestrian bridge located 0.5 miles north of Bethel Road. The new structure will be a 4-sided precast concrete box culvert with enough width to accommodate a future sidewalk along the west side of the roadway.
All questions concerning this project are to be sent to capitalprojects@columbus.gov. The last day to submit questions is March 17, 2020; phone calls will not be accepted.
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.
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.
| 03/26/2020 05:00 PM UTC |
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Resurfacing 2020 Project 2
1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, is receiving bids until March 24, 2020 at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the Resurfacing – 2020 Project 2 project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
This project involves repairing and resurfacing 93 city streets and constructs 330 – ADA curb ramps along those streets. The work consists of milling the existing pavement, overlaying with new asphalt concrete, minor curb replacement, and replacing curb and sidewalk associated with installing ADA wheelchair ramps, areas of full depth pavement repair (where warranted), 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.
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 March 16, 2020; phone calls will not be accepted. Responses will be posted on Bid Express as an addendum.
| 03/24/2020 05:00 PM UTC |
