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910 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215-1169
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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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690236-100156 Shamrock Drive Area Waterline Improvements
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until July 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for construction of the Division of Water’s Shamrock Drive Area Water Line Improvements, CIP 690236-100156 the work for which consists of 11,242 linear feet of 6-inch, 8-inch, 12-inch, and 16-inch water mains, as well as the replacement of privately owned lead and galvanized water service lines, 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.
All questions concerning this project are to be sent to DPUConstructionBids@columbus.gov. The last day to submit questions will be July 13, 2026, 5:00 pm ET, 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.
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.
This project will be funded with financial assistance from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA) program in association with the Ohio and U.S. Environmental Protection Agencies and does include WSRLA Program specific requirements. The OEPA Diversity Goal is 5.4%.
| 07/22/2026 07:00 PM UTC |
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RFQ033147 (650870-162002)
Kent/Fairwood Permeable Pavers & Kent/Fairwood Waterline Improvements
| 07/29/2026 07:00 PM UTC |
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RFQ033155 (650260-103016)
Hazardous Gas Monitors Replacement
| 07/29/2026 07:00 PM UTC |
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RFQ033220 (650234-100110)
SMOC Phase VI Roof Replacement
| 08/05/2026 07:00 PM UTC |
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650375-100003
Compost Facility Odor reduction Improvements - Part 2
| 08/12/2026 07:00 PM UTC |
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690600-100000 Home Road Water Plant
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until August 26, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Eastern time for construction of the Division of Water’s Home Road Water Plant project, C.I.P. No. 690600-100000, the work for which consists of acceptance of existing site and work completed by the Site Preparation contractor, general clearing, tree removal, excavation, rock blasting and removal, demolition of remaining surface and subsurface structures and utilities, protecting existing surface and subsurface utility structures to remain, removal of existing pavement and base materials, dewatering, site grading, major stormwater rerouting, removal of existing fence, fence posts and post foundations, removal or existing portable concrete barriers, removal of existing gate and associated foundations, guardrails and associated foundation, for the construction of new facilities, structures, process and yard piping and appurtenances including: raw water intake, low service pump station, north quarry intake, north quarry pump station, first stage rapid mix and first stage basins, second stage rapid mix and second stage basins, re-carbonation basins, ozone building, liquid oxygen storage area, filter building, backwash supply tank and backwash equalization basin, backwash pumps, filter building, intermediate pump station, GAC building, UV disinfection, clearwells, high service pump station, PAC storage and feed facilities, pre-treatment and post-treatment chemical buildings, residuals pump station, south quarry decant, administration building and parking lot, carport, and guard house; new asphalt, concrete and gravel pavement installation including curb and gutter replacement at tie-in to existing roads, new asphalt overlays, entrance drives, sidewalks; new electrical duct banks and electrical switchgear to facility building, PV solar system and appurtenances, installation of perimeter security fence, 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).
| 08/26/2026 07:00 PM UTC |
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690580-100000 PAWP Wellfield Improvement
Please note that the bid due date has been changed to February 11, 2026.
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until February 11, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Eastern time for construction of the Division of Water’s Parsons Avenue Water Plant – Wellfield Improvement project, C.I.P. No. 690580-100000, the work for which consists of constructing a nominal 20-ft diameter caisson that extends approximately 130 feet below ground surface, installing lateral ports and laterals, installing high voltage primary power feed to the site, constructing a pump house including pumps, electrical, instrumentation, controls and mechanical equipment, 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 February 2, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time, 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 has already been held.
There will be a pre-bid conference held at Parsons Avenue Water Plant – Basement Conference Room at 5600 Parsons Avenue on January 15, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time. Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference and walk-through tour. Bidders are charged with knowing whatever was discussed in the pre-bid conference in preparing and submitting their bid.
| 02/11/2026 08:00 PM UTC |
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650497-100002
THE UPPER SCIOTO WEST SUBTRUNK - WEST OF COSGRAY ROAD JAMESON ESTATES (GMRA Agreement)
| 02/11/2026 08:00 PM UTC |
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690521-120001 2026 Fire Hydrant Replacements
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until February 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for construction of the Division of Water’s 2026 Fire Hydrant Replacements, C.I.P. No. 690521-120001, the work for which consists of replacing damaged hydrants at various locations throughout the City of Columbus on an as-needed basis, and other work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the 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 February 4, 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.
| 02/11/2026 08:00 PM UTC |
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690291-100007 PAWP Roof Renovations Part 2
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until January 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern time for construction of the Division of Water Reclamation’s Parsons Avenue Water Plant Roof Renovations – Part 2, C.I.P. No. 690291-100007 project, the work for which consists of roof renovations and repairs at several buildings at Parsons Avenue Water Plant, 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 14, 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 be held.
The City will be holding a pre-bid conference. Attendance is strongly recommended. It will be held at Parsons Avenue Water Plant, 5600 Parsons Ave, Lockbourne, OH 43137 on January 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern time; sign in at the front desk of the administration building. A site walk of the project area will commence immediately following the pre-bid conference
| 01/28/2026 08:00 PM UTC |
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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 |
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691201-100002 HCWP Residuals Removal - Lagoon 2
The City of Columbus (hereinafter “City”) is accepting bids for HCWP RESIDUALS REMOVAL – LAGOON 2, CIP No. 691201-100002, Contract 2511, the work for which consists of the removal, hauling, and beneficial use of drinking water treatment residuals and grit from Hap Cremean Water Plant Lagoon No. 2, Cell A, vegetation removal and disposal, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the technical specifications set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB).
| 01/21/2026 08:00 PM UTC |
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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 |
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650870-115153 And 690236-100158
HIGHLAND/HARRIS INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS AND
SOUTH EUREKA AVE. WATER LINE IMPROVEMENTS
| 12/17/2025 08:00 PM UTC |
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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 |
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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 |
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