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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
Standard Documents
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| pw for contractors.pdf (628 KB) |
Prevailing Wage Guide for Contractors
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Upcoming Solicitations
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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 |
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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 |
Closed Solicitations
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530301-992018 Bridge Rehabilitation-Annual Citywide Contract 2018
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until April 23, 2019 at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the Bridge Rehabilitation - Annual Citywide Contract 2018 project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
This project involves providing for the routine 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, brush removal, lighting repairs, beam painting, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, plans at 1842 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.
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 April 15, 2019; 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.
| 04/23/2019 05:00 PM UTC |
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Resurfacing 2019 Project 1
Electronic proposals will be received by the Department of Public Service through Bid Express at https://www.bidexpress.com, until April 18, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. local time, for Resurfacing – 2019 Project 1, C.I.P. No. 530282-912019.
Hard copy proposals will not be accepted by the City.
Questions will be accepted through April 8, 2019. Phone calls will not be accepted
A Pre-Bid meeting will not be held.
The work for which proposals are invited consists of resurfacing 36 City streets and constructing 236 ADA curb ramps along those streets. The work includes milling the existing pavement, overlaying with new asphalt concrete, minor curb replacement, replacing curb and sidewalk associated with installing ADA wheelchair ramps, full depth pavement replacement where warranted and called for in the plans, 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.
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.
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.
| 04/18/2019 05:00 PM UTC |
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590105-901981 Pedestrian Safety Improvements-2019 TRR Sidewalk Replacement
1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until April 2, 2019 at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the Pedestrian Safety Improvements – 2019 TRR Sidewalk Replacement project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
This project involves replacing sidewalks damaged by City street tree roots by removing and replacing concrete and trees, 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 19, 2019; 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.
| 04/02/2019 05:00 PM UTC |
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441751-100000 500 West Broad Streetscape
Bids will be received by the Department of Public Service on behalf of The Gravity Project, LLC, until March 26, 2019, at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the 500 West Broad Streetscape project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
This project involves streetscape improvements on the north side of West Broad Street and east side of North May Avenue adjacent to 500 W. Broad Street. Improvements include new curb, sidewalk, street lighting and pavement markings to be installed on West Broad Street and North May Avenue; two loading zones on West Broad Street east of North May Avenue and one loading zone on North May Avenue just north of West Broad Street; a new mast arm traffic signal at the intersection of West Broad Street and North May Avenue; 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 March 12, 2019; 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.
| 03/26/2019 05:00 PM UTC |
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530086-100029 Intersection Improvements-Main Street at McNaughten Road PID 97197
Electronic proposals will be received by the Department of Public Service through Bid Express at https://www.bidexpress.com, until March 19, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. local time, for Intersection Improvements - Main Street at McNaughten Road, PID 97197, C.I.P. No. 530086-100029.
Hard copy proposals will not be accepted by the City.
The work for which proposals are invited consists of minor improvements to the intersection of Main Street (US40) and McNaughton Road. The improvements include turn lanes, sidewalks, traffic signals, 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.
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 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.
| 03/19/2019 05:00 PM UTC |
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Resurfacing Preventive Surface Treatments
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until March 19, 2019 until 1:00 P.M. local time, for construction services for the RESURFACING – PREVENTIVE SURFACE TREATMENTS project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
This project consists of crack sealing 140 city streets and slurry sealing 117 streets. The work consists of applying crack seal and slurry seal along those streets. The plan also calls for areas of full depth pavement repair, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, plans at 1836 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.
All questions concerning this project are to be sent to capitalprojects@columbus.gov. The last day to submit questions is March 8, 2019; phone calls will not be accepted.
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.
| 03/19/2019 05:00 PM UTC |
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RFQ011417 Sidewalk Trip Hazard Repair 2019
Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until March 7, 2019, 1:00 P.M. local time, for maintenance and repair services for the Sidewalk Trip Hazard Repair 2019 project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com Hard copies shall not be accepted.
The project involves the removal of trip hazards resulting from a difference in the elevation of abutting sidewalk panels within the corporation limits of the City of Columbus. The method of repair for this contract will be by saw cutting the panel horizontally to eliminate vertical differences and result in a smooth uniform surface. Grinding, leveling, or other similar repair methods are not allowable for the purpose of this contract. Collection and removal of resulting debris is included as part of the repair and incidental to that work. Any resulting crack or void of ½” or greater is to be filled with an approved material and considered a separate item for payment, 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 may 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 21, 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.
| 03/07/2019 06:00 PM UTC |
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Economic & Community Development Schottenstein Program
Electronic proposals will be received by the Department of Public Service through Bid Express at https://www.bidexpress.com, until March 7, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. local time, for Economic & Community Development – Schottenstein Program, C.I.P. No. 590415-100003.
Hard copy proposals will not be accepted by the City.
Questions will be accepted through February 27, 2019. Phone calls will not be accepted
A Pre-Bid meeting will he held on, February 19, 2019, at 1:00 P.M. in the large conference room at 1800 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219.
The work for which proposals are invited consists of: roadway milling and overlaying on all streets except Parsons Avenue, curbs, sidewalks, curb extensions with landscaping, on-street parking areas, street trees, decorative post top lights, storm drain improvements, waterline improvements, 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.
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.
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.
| 03/07/2019 06:00 PM UTC |
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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 |
