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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 |
Closed Solicitations
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530801-100017 Downtown Streetscape-85 North High Street-Edwards
RFQ011400-Bids will be received by the Department of Public Service on behalf of 85 North High Street, LLC until March 5, 2019, at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the Downtown Streetscape – 85 North High Street-Edwards project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
This project involves removing and replacing existing sidewalks and curb along the south side of E. Long Street and the north side of Gay Street; installing concrete sidewalks and brick pavers along the west side of High Street between Gay Street and Long Street; and installing concrete bus pad on Long Street between Wall Street and High Street. Project includes decorative lighting, granite curb installation, brick paver installation, sewer work, planter beds, 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.
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 February 19, 2019; phone calls will not be accepted. Responses will be posted on Bid Express as an addendum.
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 register for an account. Go to www.bidexpress.com in order to sign up.
| 03/05/2019 06:00 PM UTC |
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Operation Sidewalks Celebrate 1 Sidewalks Gaps North Linden, South Linden, and Near East project
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until FEBRUARY 28, 2019, local time, for construction services for the OPERATION SIDEWALKS - CELEBRATE 1 SIDEWALK GAPS - NORTH LINDEN, SOUTH LINDEN AND NEAR EAST project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
The work for this project consists of the construction of sidewalk to fill gaps in the North Linden, South Linden and Near East Neighborhood sidewalk network, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, plans in the specification book 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 February 15, 2019; 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.
| 02/28/2019 06:00 PM UTC |
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Signal Installation Columbus Traffic Signal System Phase E PID 99733
Electronic proposals will be received by the Department of Public Service through Bid Express at https://www.bidexpress.com, until February 5, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. local time, for Signal Installation - Columbus Traffic Signal System Phase E PID 99733, C.I.P. No. 540007-100012.
Hard copy proposals will not be accepted by the City.
The work for which proposals are invited consists of: installing messenger wire, conduit, pullboxes, fiber optic cable, Ethernet switches, traffic flow monitors, and communication cabinets to migrate the Columbus traffic signal system to the new traffic signal system, 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 January 22, 2019. No phone calls will be accepted.
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.
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.
| 02/05/2019 06:00 PM UTC |
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440104-100027 Miscellaneous Economic Development-Creative Campus Phase 2
RFQ010996, 440104-100027 Miscellaneous Economic Development-Creative Campus Phase 2
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until December 20, 2018 at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the Miscellaneous Economic Development - Creative Campus Phase 2 project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
This project involves improvements to Cleveland Avenue consisting of roadway reconstruction with lane reconfiguration and curb adjustments, addition of curb extensions defining on-street permeable paver parking areas, wider sidewalks, new street trees and tree lawns, new street lighting, new mast arm traffic signals, relocation of all overhead utilities to underground systems, new storm water facilities, and traffic control changes. Spring Street and Washington Avenue intersection improvements will include widening the NW radius and installing new mast arm traffic signals, 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.
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 11, 2018; phone calls will not be accepted. Responses will be posted on Bid Express as an addendum.
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.
| 12/20/2018 06:00 PM UTC |
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531003-100000 Roadway-Fermi Drive-Polaris Pkwy to Ikea Way
Bids will be received by the Department of Public Service on behalf of NP Capital Management Corp. until December 13, 2018 at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the Roadway – Fermi Drive – Polaris Pkwy to Ikea Way project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
This project involves realigning and reconstructing Fermi Drive from its intersection with Polaris Parkway to Ikea Way. The roadway will generally consist of 3 lanes including a two-way left turn lane and travel lanes in each direction. Fermi Drive work includes full-depth pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalks, street lighting, storm sewer, water main, street trees, minor modifications to the two existing traffic signals on either terminus, 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.
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 4, 2018; phone calls will not be accepted. Responses will be posted on Bid Express as an addendum.
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.
| 12/13/2018 06:00 PM UTC |
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ADA Curb Ramps Citywide Curb Ramps 2018
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until December 13, 2018, at 1:00 P.M. local time, for construction services for the ADA Ramp Projects – Citywide Curb Ramps 2018 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 1845 Drawer A and City of Columbus Construction and Material specifications set forth in the bid materials.
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 3, 2018; 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.
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.
| 12/13/2018 06:00 PM UTC |
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Short North SID HIgh Street Improvements Phase 3
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until December 11, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. local time, for construction services for the Short North SID-High Street Improvements Phase 3 and NCR – Weinland Park 7th to 9th Phase C project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
The work for this project consists of: the replacement of the sidewalk and curb on both sides of North High Street between West Starr Avenue and East 9th Avenue; landscaping planter beds and street trees will be installed; North High Street will be planed and overlaid; mast arm traffic signal facilities will be installed and other traffic control improvements will be implemented; street and pedestrian light fixtures will be replaced within the project limits; storm sewer systems will be installed; all overhead utilities along North High Street within the project limits will be relocated underground; and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, plans at 3385 Drawer E, 3327 Drawer E, 1849 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 December 4, 2018; 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.
| 12/11/2018 06:00 PM UTC |
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Arterial Street Rehabilitation Polaris Parkway
Electronic proposals will be received by the Department of Public Service through Bid Express at https://www.bidexpress.com, until December 4, 2018, at 1:00 P.M. local time, for Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Polaris Parkway PID 95549, C.I.P. No. 530103-100051.
Hard copy proposals will not be accepted by the City.
The work for which proposals are invited consists of widening 0.57 miles of Polaris Parkway from I.R. 71 to Olde Worthington Road to provide a third through lane in both directions. The project also includes the full depth replacement of 0.39 miles of Worthington Road/Orion Place including the construction of a two-lane roundabout at the intersection of Olde Worthington Road. Numerous other improvements including: traffic signal replacement, sidewalk and shared-use paths, retaining wall construction, landscaping, street lighting,, 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.
Email questions to: capitalprojects@columbus.gov Subject: Questions for Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Polaris Parkway PID 95549. Phone calls will not be accepted. Questions will be accepted through November 19, 2018. Addenda shall be posted on Bid Express website at www.bidexpress.com.
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.
Bidders must have an account with Bid Express and either Surety 2000 or Insure Vision in order to bid on this project.
| 12/04/2018 06:00 PM UTC |
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Bridge Cleaning and Sealing 2018
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until November 15, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. local time, for construction services for the BRIDGE CLEANING AND SEALING 2018 project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
The work for this project consists of the cleaning & sealing of several bridges within the City of Columbus, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the plans 1848 Drawer A and 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.
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 2, 2018; phone calls will not be accepted.
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.
| 11/15/2018 06:00 PM UTC |
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530282-942018 Resurfacing 2018 Brick Repair
RFQ010663 The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until November 8, 2018, at 1:00 P.M. local time, for construction services for the Resurfacing - 2018 Brick Repair, CIP 530282-942018 project. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
The project consists of repairing seven (7) city streets. The work consists of repairing and replacing brick bases and surface courses, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, plans at 1835 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.
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 October 29, 2018; phone calls will not be accepted.
| 11/08/2018 06:00 PM UTC |
