RFQ032963 1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until June 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the Roadway - Polaris Parkway - Gemini Place to South Old State Road project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted. This project involves the widening of northbound Polaris Parkway to three lanes from Gemini Place to approximately 1000’ south of South Old State Road and widening of southbound Polaris Parkway to three lanes from Antares Avenue to approximately 67‘ west of Antares Avenue. The project will also widen eastbound Antares Avenue to four lanes to include a 210’ right turn lane at the intersection of Polaris Parkway. Work includes full depth pavement widening, resurfacing in widening areas, curb and gutter, sidewalk, drive reconstructions, new storm sewer, ditches, and culverts, updated lighting, a new signal at the intersection of Polaris Parkway and Antares Avenue, 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.