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City of Columbus – Department of Public Service

111 N Front St Fl 4, Columbus, OH 43215-2875
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Upcoming Solicitations

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Roadway - Multimodal - Mt Vernon Avenue Phase 1
RFQ032412 1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until April 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the Roadway – Multimodal – Mt. Vernon Avenue Phase 1, 120251, Capital Improvement Project 531025-910002 project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted. This project involves resurfacing and adding on-street, separated bike lanes and a concrete median on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Mt. Vernon Avenue between Hamilton Avenue and Champion Avenue. Limited repair and replacement of the following will occur throughout the project limits: full-depth pavement, sidewalk, curb, curb ramps, and drive approaches. A traffic signal will be removed at Mt. Vernon Avenue and 17th Street and an existing traffic signal will be replaced at Mt. Vernon Avenue and 20th Street. Other improvements include storm sewer installation, water main and hydrant adjustments, electric distribution line relocation, minor lighting improvements, signing and striping installation, street tree installation, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, as set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB). Only pre-qualified prime contractors are eligible to submit bids for this project. ODOT 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. The SBE Goal for this project is 7%. The last day to submit questions is April 2, 2026; 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. A pre-bid meeting will not be held. 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. All questions concerning this project are to be sent to capitalprojects@columbus.gov. 1.3 Bid Express: Bidders must also have an account with one of Bid Express’ surety verification companies: Surety 2000 (www.surety2000.com) or Tinubu (https://www.tinubu.com/surety-for-brokers-and-agents) Contact them directly to set up an account.
04/16/2026 05:00 PM UTC
ADA Ramp Projects - Citywide Curb Ramps 2026
RFQ032452 1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until April 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the ADA Ramp Projects – Citywide Curb Ramps 2026 project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted. This project involves the design and construction of ADA compliant curb ramps at locations where there are no ramps or where existing ramps do not meet current ADA requirements. These ramp locations will come from 311 service requests, un-matched ramp situations at crosswalk locations not addressed as part of the resurfacing program (i.e. brick and concrete streets), maintenance issues, 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 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) 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.
04/21/2026 05:00 PM UTC
Resurfacing - 2026 Crack Seal
RFQ032466 1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until April 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the Resurfacing – 2026 Crack Seal project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted. This project involves crack sealing 118 city streets. The work consists of applying crack seal along those streets, 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 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) 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.
04/23/2026 05:00 PM UTC
Resurfacing - Downtown Concrete Bus Pad Upgrades
RFQ 032516 1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until April 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the Resurfacing – Downtown Concrete Bus Pad Upgrades, PID 121652, Capital Improvement Project 530282 - 100162 project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted. This project involves upgrading Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) bus stops in the Columbus Downtown Business District (DBD) at locations where concrete bus pads do not exist (31 locations). Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and City of Columbus are partnering on this project to complete the stated work, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, as set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB). Only pre-qualified prime contractors are eligible to submit bids for this project. ODOT 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. The SBE Goal for this project is 5%. The last day to submit questions is April 16, 2026; 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. A pre-bid meeting will not be held. 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. All questions concerning this project are to be sent to capitalprojects@columbus.gov. 1.3 Bid Express: Bidders must also have an account with one of Bid Express’ surety verification companies: Surety 2000 (www.surety2000.com) or Tinubu (https://www.tinubu.com/surety-for-brokers-and-agents) Contact them directly to set up an account.
04/30/2026 05:00 PM UTC
Signals - N. 4th Street Ph 1
RFQ032544 1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until May 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the Signals - N. 4th Street Ph 1 project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted. This project involves replacing and upgrading the signals along N. 4th Street at five intersections: N. 4th Street with E. 1st Avenue, E. 2nd Avenue, E. 5th Avenue, E. 7th Avenue, and E. 17th Avenue This includes new signal poles, controllers, wiring, radar detection, poles, incidental lighting, power distribution, storm sewer, water, 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 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) 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.
05/05/2026 05:00 PM UTC
5 Solicitations

Closed Solicitations

Number Deadline
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS FAIRWOOD AVENUE WAYLAND TO WATKINS
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until June 1, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. local time, for construction services for the PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS - FAIRWOOD AVENUE - WAYLAND TO WATKINS project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted. All questions concerning this project are to be sent to capitalprojects@columbus.gov. The last day to submit questions is May 18, 2017; phone calls will not be accepted.
06/01/2017 05:00 PM UTC
ALUM CREEK DRIVE FREBIS TO REFUGEE PID 85017
The City of Columbus is accepting bids for Arterial Street Rehabilitation – Alum Creek Drive – Frebis to Refugee PID 85017 project, 530103-100042, the work for which consists of the improvement of 1.28 miles of Alum Creek Drive from Performance Way to Integrity Drive North. Improvements include the reconstruction and widening of the existing two lane road to a five lane road with a two-way center turn lane. The project also includes a shared use path, sidewalk, street lighting, traffic signals, storm sewers, waterline work power relocation, and the replacement of the existing bridge deck over SR 104, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the plans 3105 Drawer E and 3277 Drawer E and specifications set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB). Also listed with PID 102036 and OPWC DCT03. 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, 2017. No phone calls will be accepted.
05/25/2017 05:00 PM UTC
ARTERIAL STREET REHABILITATION DUBLIN GRANVILLE ROAD REALIGNMENT
The City of Columbus (hereinafter “City”) is accepting bids for Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Dublin-Granville Road Realignment, C.I.P. No. 530103-100056, the work for this project consists of: creating a new Dublin-Granville Road corridor from a point along the existing corridor approximately 85’ east of Old Hamilton Road to N. Hamilton Road approximately 640’ north of existing N. Hamilton Road and E. Dublin‐Granville Road intersection. Dublin-Granville Road will consist of one through lane in each direction with a two-way left turn lane, a shared use path on the north side, a sidewalk on the south side, curb, street trees, street lighting, storm sewer, waterline, and new intersections where roadways or access points are planned. Also, other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, plans at 3335 Drawer E and City of Columbus Construction and Material specifications set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB).
05/25/2017 05:00 PM UTC
Intersection Improvements Hamilton at Livingston Safety Project PID 100927
Electronic proposals will be received by the Department of Public Service through Bid Express at https://www.bidexpress.com, until May 25, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. local time, for Intersection Improvements - Hamilton Road at Livingston Avenue Safety Project PID 100927, C.I.P. No. 530086-100034. The work for which proposals are invited consists of: relocating four COTA bus stops, including the construction of two bus pull-offs (one on Livingston Avenue east of Hamilton Road and one on Hamilton Road south of Livingston Avenue). There will also be installation of new signage warning pedestrians to watch for vehicles and drivers to yield as well as crosswalk modifications. There will also be the installation of sidewalk on Hamilton Road and Livingston Avenue to connect the new bus stop locations to exiting walk and service roads adjacent to bus pull off areas, 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. Please send questions to: capitalprojects@columbus.gov Subject: Questions for INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS - HAMILTON ROAD AT LIVINGSTON AVENUE SAFETY PROJECT. Phone calls will not be accepted. Questions will be accepted through May 11, 2017. Notice of addenda shall be posted on the Bid Express website at: https://www.bidexpress.com.
05/25/2017 05:00 PM UTC
530282-922017 Resurfacing - 2017 Project 2
RFQ005277-The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until May 11, 2017 at 1:00pm local time, for construction services for the RESURFACING – 2017 PROJECT 2 project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted. THIS CONTRACT REPAIRS AND RESURFACES 108 CITY STREETS AND CONSTRUCTS 354 - 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. WHERE WARRANTED, THE PLANS ALSO CALL FOR AREAS OF FULL DEPTH PAVEMENT REPAIR. 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 May 5, 2017; phone calls will not be accepted.
05/11/2017 05:00 PM UTC
530058-100002 NCR - Weinland Park 7th to 9th (B)
NCR - Weinland Park 7th to 9th (B) project, C.I.P. 530058-100002-The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until April 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. local time, for construction services for the NCR - Weinland Park 7th to 9th (B) project, C.I.P. 530058-100002. This project includes replacing the sidewalk and curb on the east side of N. High Street Between E. 8th (Sta. 17+25.00) and E. 9th Avenue (Sta. 21+90.00). Street trees will be installed. Street and pedestrian light fixtures will be replaced within the project limits. Storm sewer inlets will be relocated to accommodate curb modifications. A new trunk sewer will be provided from E. 8th to E. 9th Avenue. 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 April 13, 2017; phone calls will not be accepted.
04/20/2017 05:00 PM UTC
440005-100055 UIRF - Franklinton Curb Extensions, RFQ004954
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until April 18, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. local time, for construction services for the UIRF - Franklinton Curb Extensions project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted. This project consists of extending the medians on West Park Avenue at Rich Street, Town Street, and State Street and on Martin Avenue at Town Street. At Town Street and Dakota Avenue the medians will be extended and corner curb extensions installed along with sidewalk and curb to the first alley to the east.
04/18/2017 05:00 PM UTC
Pedestrian Safety Improvements Mound Street Sidewalks Binns Boulevard to Wayne Avenue project
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until April 11, 2017 until 1:00 P.M. local time, for construction services for the Pedestrian Safety Improvements-Mound Street Sidewalks Binns Boulevard to Wayne Avenue project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted. the work for this project consists of: adjusting curb lines on Mound Street to accommodate sidewalks, minor utility relocations, traffic signal work, lighting and drainage improvements. All questions concerning this project are to be sent to capitalprojects@columbus.gov. The last day to submit questions is March 24, 2017; phone calls will not be accepted.
04/11/2017 05:00 PM UTC
Streetscape Improvements Spring Street Neil Avenue to John H. McConnell Boulevard
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids on behalf of Nationwide Realty Investors until April 11, 2017, at 1:00 P.M. local time, for construction services for the Streetscape Improvements - Spring Street (Neil Avenue to John H. McConnell Boulevard) project, C.I.P. No. 000416-000007. 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 brick walk on the east side of Neil Avenue and installing a new 10' wide brick shared use path on Spring Street. The project also includes: milling and resurfacing, street trees, street lighting, traffic signal, drainage structures, irrigation, abandonment of water service, and a retaining wall along the shared use path on Spring Street. The pavement markings will be replaced on Spring Street from Neil Avenue to Marconi Boulevard. Also, other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the plans 3293 Drawer E and specifications set forth in this Invitation for Bid (IFB). A pre-bid meeting will not be held. 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 30, 2017, phone calls will not be accepted.
04/11/2017 05:00 PM UTC
690411-100006 Glick Road Bridge Repairs
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until March 30, 2017, 1:00 p.m. local time, for construction services for the Glick Road Bridge Repairs project. This project involves Deck Repair using hydro-demolition and a microsilica overlay. Work includes repair of concrete barriers and deck joints, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract.
03/30/2017 05:00 PM UTC
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