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City of Columbus Ohio

910 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215-1169
(614) 645-6148

Department Mission:

To enhance the quality of life, now and into the future, for people living, working and raising families in central Ohio through economic, efficient, and environmentally responsible stewardship of superior public utilities.

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Upcoming Solicitations

Number Deadline
690411-100014 Hoover Dam Improvements - Part 2
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until December 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for construction of the Division of Water’s Hoover Dam Improvements – Part 2 project, the work for which consists of new construction, upgrades and rehabilitation work as described in the IFB Book and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, special provisions, and City of Columbus Construction and Material specifications set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB). Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall 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.
12/17/2025 08:00 PM UTC
650870-115153 And 690236-100158
HIGHLAND/HARRIS INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS AND SOUTH EUREKA AVE. WATER LINE IMPROVEMENTS
12/17/2025 08:00 PM UTC
690236-100126 Sawmill Place Boulevard Area Water Line Improvement
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until December 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for construction of the Division of Water’s Sawmill Place Blvd Area Water Line Improvements, C.I.P. No. 690236-100126 the work for which consists of replacing approximately 9,153 linear feet of 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch water mains, as well as the replacement of privately owned lead and galvanized water service lines, and other work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, special provisions, and City of Columbus Construction and Material specifications set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB). 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 DPUConstructionBids@columbus.gov. The last day to submit questions will be December 5, 2025, phone calls will not be accepted. Responses will be posted on Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com 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.
12/17/2025 08:00 PM UTC
Yard Waste and Log Grinding Services
Yard Waste and Log Grinding Services 1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, is receiving bids until December 17, 2025, Wednesday, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for Yard Waste and Log Grinding Services. Bids are to be submitted only through Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies or emails will not be accepted. This Bid is to provide the City of Columbus with an Indefinite Quantity Agreement to purchase Yard Waste and Log Grinding Services; and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the specifications set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB). All questions concerning this bid are to reference the project number and the project name and be sent to DPUConstructionBids@columbus.gov. No phone calls concerning questions about the bid will be accepted. The last day to submit questions will be specified in the IFB. Responses will be posted on Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com as an addendum. There will not be a pre-bid conference. The current supply of bulking agent on-site is available for inspection by the bidder. Contact Josh Lutz, Water Reclamation Residuals Manager, jrlutz@columbus.gov, 614-645-3770 for more information. Notice of published addenda will be posted on the City’s Vendor Services website and the addenda will be posted on Bid Express at 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. There is no charge to establish an account with Bid Express or to bid on City of Columbus projects through Bid Express.
12/17/2025 08:00 PM UTC
690236-100137 Kenwick Road Area Water Line Improvements
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until January 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for construction of the Division of Water’s Kenwick Road Area Water Line Improvements, C.I.P. No. 690236-100137 the work for which consists of 288 linear feet of 6-inch, and 9,431 linear feet 8-inch water main, as well as the replacement of privately owned lead and galvanized water service lines, and other work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, special provisions, and City of Columbus Construction and Material specifications set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB). 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 DPUConstructionBids@columbus.gov. The last day to submit questions will be January 9, 2026, phone calls will not be accepted. Responses will be posted on Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com 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.
01/21/2026 08:00 PM UTC
5 Solicitations

Closed Solicitations

Number Deadline
LAZELLE TANK PAINTING IMPROVEMENTS CIP 690477-100021
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, is receiving bids until 2/26/2025 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for construction services for the Lazelle South Tank Painting Improvements project, C.I.P. No. 690477-100021. Bids are to be submitted only through Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies or emails will not be accepted. This project involves abrasive blasting and recoating of the entire exterior, the entire interior dry, and spot repairs in the interior wet 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 bid are to reference the project number and the project name and be sent to DPUConstructionBids@columbus.gov. No phone calls concerning questions about the bid will be accepted. The last day to submit questions will be specified in the IFB. Responses will be posted on Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com as an addendum.
02/26/2025 08:00 PM UTC
Dublin Road Water Plant Automation Upgrades
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is accepting bids for the Dublin Road Water Plant – Automation Upgrades, C.I.P. No. 690567-100000, the work for which consists of hardware and software upgrades to the plant’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, special provisions, and City of Columbus Construction and Material specifications set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB). Bids are due January 29, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time. 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 DPUConstructionBids@columbus.gov. The last day to submit questions will be January 24, 2025, phone calls will not be accepted. Responses will be posted on Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com 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.
01/29/2025 08:00 PM UTC
650234-100201
SWWTP Raw Sewage Pump Building Roof Replacement
01/29/2025 08:00 PM UTC
FEM PROJECT NO.0101.7 SPECIALTY MAINTENANCE CRAFTS FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES FACILITIES
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until January 22, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time for construction of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, is accepting bids for FEM 0101.7 SPECIALTY MAINTENANCE CRAFTS FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES FACILITIES, the work for which consists of specialized construction, repair and maintenance services for Department of Public Utilities Facilities and includes: testing, cleaning, repair, modification, demolition and/or replacement of various Waste Water Treatment Plant, Compost Facility, Sewage Maintenance Operations Center, Water Treatment Plant, or other DPU facility components and associated equipment such as: bar racks, sluice gates, pumping systems, aeration systems including blowers, settling tanks, disinfection chemical systems, chemical storage and feed systems, gravity thickeners, centrifuges, digesters, motors, electrical distribution systems, electronics including software and hardware updates, building components, safety equipment, etc. Auxiliary equipment such as low pressure boilers, miscellaneous piping and ductwork, roofs, vent stacks, walkways, stairways, handrails, miscellaneous hard-surfacing, paving and concrete work, painting, HVAC, conveyance systems and installation and demolition of equipment may be included in the work. The work to be performed is minor or small in relation to the total system. Also, other work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, special provisions, and City of Columbus Construction and Material specifications set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB). 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 DPUConstructionBids@columbus.gov. The last day to submit questions will be January 15, 2025, phone calls will not be accepted. Responses will be posted on Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com 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. There will be a pre-bid conference held at the Sewer Maintenance Facility (SMOC), 1250 Fairwood Avenue, Columbus OH 43206, Room 0031 on January 10, 2025, at 9:00 am. Following the pre-bid conference, a tour will be given to allow Bidders to inspect the Project area and facilities. Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference and walk-thru tour. Bidders are charged with knowing whatever was discussed in the pre-bid conference in preparing and submitting their bid.
01/22/2025 08:00 PM UTC
611038-100002
Green Lawn Dam Rehabilitation
12/11/2024 08:00 PM UTC
650872-153005
Blueprint Hilltop1-Eureka Fremont Lateral Lining Project 5
12/11/2024 08:00 PM UTC
690600-100002 Fourth Water Plant Site Preparation
This project involves consists of general clearing, tree removal, preliminary grading, and stormwater management for Merchant Road Quarry (MRQ) Substation site; 505 LF of concrete encased electrical duct bank from MRQ Substation to electrical manholes; a new 138kV:12.47kV Substation including all structures, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, liquid-filled power transformers, switchgear, controls, pre-fabricated electrical building, security wall and fence, and all appurtenances at the MRQ Substation site; coordination with First Energy on connecting incoming service to the MRQ Substation Site; site preparation services at the Fourth Water Plant (future Home Road Water Plant (HRWP)) Site consisting of general clearing, tree removal, rock blasting, excavation, and removal, demolition of remaining surface and subsurface structures, dewatering, major stormwater rerouting, stormwater retention ponds and outlets, temporary security fencing for HRWP Site, SR 745 road entrance turn lanes into HRWP Site; and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, as set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB).
11/06/2024 08:00 PM UTC
690291-100009
The City of Columbus (hereinafter “City”) is accepting bids for Parsons Avenue Water Plant – Control Room and Laboratory Renovations, C.I.P. No. 690291-100009 the work for which consists of renovations to the Control Room and Water Quality Laboratory at PAWP including lighting, electrical systems, countertops, casework, sinks and fixtures, and other laboratory systems such as refrigeration, fume hoods, and DI water systems, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, special provisions, and City of Columbus Construction and Material specifications set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB).
11/06/2024 08:00 PM UTC
650875-120210
Mainline Lining - James Livingston 5 Blueprint Area
10/16/2024 07:00 PM UTC
440007-102231
The City of Columbus (hereinafter “City”) is accepting bids for Franklinton Active Parkways Lighting, UIRF# 440007-102231, the work for which consists of the installation of pedestrian scale lighting along both sides of the median parks on Dakota Av from Rich St to State St, and Guilford St from the first alley north of Broad St to the second alley north of Broad St, using post top fiberglass poles with acorn LED luminaires, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, special provisions, and City of Columbus Construction and Material specifications set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB). City of Columbus MBE/WBE GOAL FOR THIS CONTRACT: 10%
10/09/2024 07:00 PM UTC
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