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City of Columbus – Department of Public Service

111 N Front St Fl 4, Columbus, OH 43215-2875
(614) 645-3111


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Upcoming Solicitations

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ADA Ramp Projects - Citywide Curb Ramps 2025
RFQ030434 1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until June 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the ADA Ramp Projects – Citywide Curb Ramps 2025 project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted. This project involves 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 crosswalks locations not addressed as part of the resurfacing program, (i.e. brick and concrete streets) and 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 City of Columbus MBE/WBE Program: This project is NOT subject to the requirements of the City’s MBE/WBE Program. The MBE/WBE goal assigned to this project is 0.0%. 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.
06/17/2025 05:00 PM UTC
Downtown Streetscape - North Market
RFQ030501 1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until June 20, 2025, at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the Downtown Streetscape - North Market project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted. This project will reconstruct two roadways and resurface one other roadway to support the development of the North Market Tower. Spruce Street and Wall Street will be reconstructed as paver roadways and sidewalks. Vine Street will be resurfaced. The improvements will also include curbs, paver and concrete sidewalks, street trees, and street lighting. The curb and sidewalk on the east side of Park Street will be replaced and curb extensions added adjacent to the existing North Market building 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 City of Columbus MBE/WBE Program: This project is NOT subject to the requirements of the City’s MBE/WBE Program. The MBE/WBE goal assigned to this project is 0.0%. 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.
06/20/2025 05:00 PM UTC
Bridge Rehabilitation - Front Street and Nationwide Boulevard over Railroad Tunnel
RFQ030536 1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until June 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the Bridge Rehabilitation – Front Street and Nationwide Boulevard over Railroad Tunnel project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted. This project involves the rehabilitation of the Front Street and Nationwide Boulevard bridges over the railroad tunnel downtown. The Front Street bridge is approximately 200 feet south of Nationwide Boulevard and the Nationwide Boulevard bridge is approximately 200 feet east of Front Street. The project involves a major superstructure replacement for the bridge on Front Street which will include conversion of the bridge abutments to semi-integral, deck replacement, and approach slab replacements. Work for the bridge on Nationwide Boulevard includes expansion seal replacements and sidewalk resurfacing, 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 City of Columbus MBE/WBE Program: This project is NOT subject to the requirements of the City’s MBE/WBE Program. The MBE/WBE goal assigned to this project is 0.0%. 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.
06/26/2025 05:00 PM UTC
3 Solicitations

Closed Solicitations

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Pedestrian Safety Improvements - John H McConnell Boulevard Sidewalk
RFQ018412 1.1 Scope: Bids will be received by the Department of Public Service on behalf of NWD Investments LLC until May 11, 2021 at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the Pedestrian Safety Improvements - John H McConnell Boulevard Sidewalk project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted. This project involves constructing sidewalk along the west side of John H McConnell Blvd from the northern terminus of 3293-E north of Spring Street to New Public Lane. Improvements will include curb ramps, curb, retaining wall, street trees, lighting and may include storm water drainage improvements, 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 April 30, 2021; phone calls will not be accepted. Responses will be posted on Bid Express as an addendum. 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 register for an account. Go to www.bidexpress.com in order to sign up.
05/11/2021 05:00 PM UTC
Roadway-Cable Barrier-SR161-Hamilton to Babbitt, PID 112968 FRA-161-18.63
RFQ018297 The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until May 4, 2021 at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the Roadway-Cable Barrier-SR161-Hamilton to Babbitt, FRA-161-18.63, PID 112968, Capital Improvement Project 531038-100000 project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted. This project involves the installation of cable barrier in the median of State Route 161 from Hamilton Road to the Franklin County line, approximately 4.93 miles, 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 for this project is 4%. 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 April 20, 2021; 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.
05/04/2021 05:00 PM UTC
531020-100000 Roadway - Reach Boulevard & Generations Pass and SR 315
RFP018294; 531020-100000 Roadway - Reach Boulevard & Generations Pass and SR 315 Bids will be received by the Department of Public Service on behalf of White Castle Management Co. until May 4th, 2021 at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the Roadway – Reach Boulevard & Generations Pass and SR 315 project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted. The project will construct two new roadways, Reach Boulevard and Generations Pass, and consists of new pavement, decorative traffic signal, curb, curb ramps, shared use path, concrete walk, storm sewer, street lighting, traffic control, addition of intersection improvements and additional turn lanes to the SR 315 exit ramps, 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 April 15, 2021; phone calls will not be accepted. Responses will be posted on Bid Express as an addendum. 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 register for an account. Go to www.bidexpress.com in order to sign up.
05/04/2021 05:00 PM UTC
UIRF 2016 Sidewalks P2
RFQ018228 Electronic proposals will be received by the City of Columbus, Department of Public Service until April 29, 2021, at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the UIRF 2016 Sidewalks P2 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 16, 2021. Phone calls will not be accepted. This project involves sidewalk installation on Steele Avenue between Hague Avenue and Wheatland Avenue; Wicklow Road between Huron Road to Hague Avenue; Woodward Avenue from Woodland Avenue to Rosewood Avenue; E. North Broadway from 130 feet west of Hamilton Avenue to Cleveland Avenue; Barnett Road from Livingston Avenue to Astor Avenue; and Chesterfield Road from Denver Road to the alley north of Denver Road. Also included are electrical utility relocations, storm water controls installation and minor water main relocations 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 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. 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. All interested parties who would like to review project information will need to register for a free account with Bid Express if they do not already have an active account. Go to www.bidexpress.com in order to sign up. In compliance with all federal, state and local orders generated to prevent the spread of contagious or infectious diseases, including the Stay at Home Order from the Ohio Director of Health dated March 22, 2020, and subsequent orders, located through the following website: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home/public-health-orders/directors-order-to-stay-at-home, the opening of bids for UIRF 2016 Sidewalks P2 project will proceed according to revised City Code 329 and will be opened online and made available to the public via Bid Express.
04/29/2021 05:00 PM UTC
Bridge Rehabilitation - Annual Citywide Contract 2020
1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until April 22, 2021 at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the Bridge Rehabilitation – Annual Citywide Contract (2020), CIP No. 530301-992020 project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted. This project involves providing for the general maintenance of several bridges within the City of Columbus. Types of work include concrete patching, waterproofing, lighting repairs, placement of scour countermeasures, channel cleanout, deck overlay, asphalt repairs, clearing and grubbing, bearing rehab, bridge painting, 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 April 9, 2021; phone calls will not be accepted. Responses will be posted on Bid Express as an addendum. 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 register for an account. Go to www.bidexpress.com in order to sign up.
04/22/2021 05:00 PM UTC
530103-100068 Hudson Street Utility Relocation
RFQ018171, The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until April 22, 2021 at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the Hudson Street Utility Relocation project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted. This project involves relocation of lighting, power and interconnect in coordination with AEP pole replacement/relocation to facilitate reconstruction of Hudson Street, 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 April 8, 2021; 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.
04/22/2021 05:00 PM UTC
Resurfacing - 2021 Project 1
1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until April 8, 2021 at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the Resurfacing – 2021 Project 1 project, CIP No. 530282-912021. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted. This project involves repairing and resurfacing 84 city streets and constructs 433 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, 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 30, 2021; phone calls will not be accepted. Responses will be posted on Bid Express as an addendum. 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 register for an account. Go to www.bidexpress.com in order to sign up.
04/08/2021 05:00 PM UTC
Pedestrian Safety - Sidewalk Replacement (2021 Tree Root)
1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until April 1, 2021 at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the Pedestrian Safety - Sidewalk Replacement (2021 Tree Root) CIP 590105-100463 project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted. This project involves repairing sidewalk damaged by City street tree roots by removing and replacing concrete, 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 23, 2021; phone calls will not be accepted. Responses will be posted on Bid Express as an addendum. 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 register for an account. Go to www.bidexpress.com in order to sign up.
04/01/2021 05:00 PM UTC
Intersection Improvements - Hilliard Rome Road at Feder Road PID 98557
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until March 25, 2021 at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the Intersection Improvements - Hilliard Rome Road at Feder Road PID 98557, Capital Improvement Project P530086-100027 project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted. This project involves widening and resurfacing Hilliard Rome Road, Feder Road and Fisher Road, adding turn lanes at the intersection of Hilliard Rome Road and Feder Road, the installation of sidewalk, ADA curb ramps, a stormwater basin, new storm sewer, curb and gutter, street lighting, mast arm traffic signal at Hilliard Rome Road and Feder Road, 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 for this project 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 12, 2021. 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 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. 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.
03/25/2021 05:00 PM UTC
Resurfacing 2021 Project 0
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until March 4, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. local time, for construction services for the Resurfacing - 2021 Project 0. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted. This contract repairs and resurfaces 64 City streets and constructs 157 - ADA curb ramps along those streets. The work consists of milling the existing pavement, overlaying with new asphalt concrete, and replacing curb and sidewalk associated with installing ADA wheelchair ramps. Where warranted, the plans also call for areas of full depth pavement repair. This project also includes the removal of existing parking meter posts in designated areas and the installation of concrete foundations for the installation of parking kiosks. Additionally, other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, plans at 1877 Drawer A 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 19, 2021; 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.
03/04/2021 06:00 PM UTC
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