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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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Prevailing Wage Guide for Contractors
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Closed Solicitations
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530103-100043 Hague Ave. Broad to Sullivant
The City of Columbus is accepting bids for Arterial Street Rehabilitation – Hague Avenue – Broad Street to Sullivant Avenue, 530103-100043, the work for which consists of reconstructing Hague Avenue between Broad Street and Sullivant Avenue and providing improvements to pavement, curbs, sidewalks, bicycle facilities, accessible crossings, traffic control, storm water facilities, curb extensions at several intersections, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the plans 3157 Drawer E and specifications set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB).
| 03/17/2016 07:00 PM UTC |
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530161 100157
The City of Columbus is accepting bids for Roadway Improvements – Scioto Peninsula – W. Broad Street, 530161-100157, the work for which consists of improvements to W. Broad Street from the Norfolk Southern railroad bridge (approximately 160’ west of Starling St.) to Front Street.
| 03/15/2016 07:00 PM UTC |
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530103-100055
1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until 3:00 P.M. local time, February 23, 2016, for construction services for the Arterial Street Rehabilitation – Hamilton Road Phase B (S Curve) project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted.
The project shall create a new North Hamilton Road corridor from a point along the existing corridor approximately 450’ north of Menerey Lane/Preserve Boulevard to East Dublin‐Granville Road such that it aligns with existing North Hamilton Road from East Dublin‐Granville to SR‐161. North Hamilton Road will consist of two through lanes in each direction with; a raised center median, a shared use path on each side, curb, street trees, street lighting, storm sewer, waterline, and new intersections where roadways or access points are planned. The existing Hamilton Road will be relocated to intersect with the southern curve in the S‐curve. For the relocated section of existing Hamilton Road; new sidewalks, shared use path, street lighting, and stormwater improvements will be constructed. Also, other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the plans 3235 Drawer E and specifications set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB).
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. A pre-bid meeting will not be held. See the IFB for instructions as to how to submit questions. The last day to submit questions is February 16, 2016. 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. Phone calls will not be accepted.
| 02/26/2016 08:00 PM UTC |
