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City of Columbus Ohio

910 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215-1169
(614) 645-6148

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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Upcoming Solicitations

Number Deadline
650870-101201
Blueprint Miller Kelton Newton Bedford (Rain Garden)
05/20/2026 07:00 PM UTC
690522-100002
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until May 20, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time for construction of the Division of Water’s SCADA Radio Improvements, C.I.P. Number, 690522-100002, the work for which consists of Supervisory Contral and Data Acquisition (SCADA) radio and cellular improvements 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. The last day to submit Questions pertaining to this invitation for bid must be submitted by May 12, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern Time via email to DPUConstructionBids@columbus.gov. The email should reference the project number and the project name. No phone calls will be accepted. Questions will be answered via an addendum issued for the bid. Typically, questions are held and answered via an addendum posted approximately one week before the bid due date. The department may choose to issue multiple addendums and answer questions more frequently .. A pre-bid meeting will not be held. 1.2 Classification: Most bid documents will be available for review and download on Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com after the IFB is published. Some bid documents, such as plans and technical specifications, will not be posted on Bid Express as this is considered a secure infrastructure project. Instructions on how to obtain these documents are stated in Bid Express. Firms must meet the mandatory requirements stated in the IFB for a bid to be considered for contract award.
05/20/2026 07:00 PM UTC
690236-100135 Heyl Ave Area Water Line Improvements
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until June 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for construction of the Division of Water’s Heyl Ave Area Water Line Improvements, CIP 690236-100135 the work for which consists of 11,767 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 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 May 19, 2026, 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%.
06/03/2026 07:00 PM UTC
Hoover Dam Improvements - Part 2 Re-Bid 690411-100014
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until June 17, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Eastern time for construction of the Division of Water’s Hoover Dam Improvements – Part 2, C.I.P. Numbers. 690411-100014, the work for which consists of following new construction, upgrades and rehabilitation work 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. The last day to submit Questions pertaining to this invitation for bid must be submitted by June 10, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern Time via email to DPUConstructionBids@columbus.gov. The email should reference the project number and the project name. No phone calls will be accepted. Questions will be answered via an addendum issued for the bid. Typically, questions are held and answered via an addendum posted approximately one week before the bid due date. The department may choose to issue multiple addendums and answer questions more frequently .. A pre-bid meeting will be held at 7600 South Sunbury Road, Westerville, OH 43081 on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 1:30 P.M., Watershed Conference Room.
06/17/2026 07:00 PM UTC
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
5 Solicitations

Closed Solicitations

Number Deadline
650260-102016
JPWWTP Incinerator Building Rehabilitation
03/20/2024 07:00 PM UTC
650725-100004
Alum Creek Trunk South (Phase 1) Sewer Rehab
03/13/2024 07:00 PM UTC
650234-100109
SCP 12FW - SMOC Phase V Roof Replacement
03/13/2024 07:00 PM UTC
650265-100202
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until Bids are due March 13, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time, for the SWWTP WAC Electrical Room HVAC Unit H53 Replacement, C.I.P. No. 650265-100202, This project consists of replacement of Unit H53 of the Southerly Waste Water Treatment Plant and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, and City of Columbus Construction and Material Specifications as set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB). City of Columbus MBE/WBE GOAL FOR THIS CONTRACT: 15%
03/13/2024 07:00 PM UTC
690578-100000
Please note, this is a correction to an earlier posting. Addendum 3 was posted on Bid Express earlier today and not addendum 2 as stated in the updated advertisement. The question cut off date has expired and no further questions will be accepted or answered. The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until Bids are due March 6, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time, for the Dublin Road Water Plant Caustic Feed Improvements, C.I.P. No. 690578-100000, the work for which consists of installation of caustic chemical storage and feed equipment 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).
03/06/2024 08:00 PM UTC
690236-100130
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until Bids are due March 6, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time, for the Clearview Avenue Area Water Line Improvements, C.I.P. No. 690236-100130,the work for which consists of open-cut installation of approximately 11,000 linear feet of 6-inch, 8-inch, 10-inch water mains, connecting to existing water taps, installing new private water services to six properties, including new interior piping and meters, abandoning an existing water main, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings (Drawings include 2 plan sets: 22-075 Clearview Avenue Area Water Line Improvements and 22-087 Old Beechwold Area Private Water Services and Water Main Abandonment), technical specifications, special provisions, and City of Columbus Construction and Material specifications set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB). City of Columbus MBE/WBE GOAL FOR THIS CONTRACT: 15%
03/06/2024 08:00 PM UTC
650260-105001
Dodge Park Pump Station Radio System Upgrade
02/21/2024 08:00 PM UTC
910 Dublin Road Loading Dock Repair 690026-100022
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, is receiving bids until February 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for construction services for the 910 Dublin Road Loading Dock Repair project, C.I.P. No. 690026-100022. Bids are to be submitted only through Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies will not be accepted. This project involves demolition, new concrete masonry infill wall, removal and reinstallation of two overhead doors including the hardware, concrete step repairs, 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 reference the project number and the project name and be submitted by February 13, 2024, 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. A pre-bid meeting will be held. The City will be holding a pre-bid conference at 910 Dublin Road on February 5, 2024 at 2:30 pm, First Floor, Room 1001 Library. Attendance is strongly recommended. Notice of published addenda will be posted on the City’s Vendor Services website and the addenda will be posted on www.bidexpress.com. 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. City of Columbus MBE/WBE Program: This project is subject to the requirements of the City’s MBE/WBE Program. The MBE/WBE goal assigned to this project is 20.0%. The contract will be awarded to the lowest, responsive, responsible, and best bidder. City certified MBE/WBE firms that submit a bid may be eligible to receive a bid discount of 5% of the bid amount up to a maximum discount of $50,000.00. To be eligible for the bid discount, the firm must: • Be the prime contractor. • Be certified by the City’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion as an MBE/WBE capable of providing the type of construction services sought by the City at the bid due date. • Be a member of the ethnic and gender groups determined by the City’s 2019 Disparity Study to have a statistically significant disparity in the awarding of City construction contracts. (The eligible groups for Construction IFB’s are all City certified MBE/WBE firms except Hispanic American Male firms.) • Submit a completed Bid Discount/Proposal Incentive Request Form with the bid response through Bid Express. Refer to the City of Columbus Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise and Small Local Business Enterprise Program Manual at https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Mayors-Office/Diversity-Inclusion for details on the program.
02/21/2024 08:00 PM UTC
650265-100201
Jackson Pike Waste Water Treatment Plant ADM HVAC Unit H39 Replacement
02/14/2024 08:00 PM UTC
Stelzer Road PRV Project 690473-100019
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, is receiving bids until February 14, 2024, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for construction services for the Stelzer Road PRV project, CIP Number 690473-100019. Bids are to be submitted only through Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies will not be accepted. This project involves constructing a new pressure reducing valve and the associated piping and vault that will be located adjacent to where there is an existing 30-inch diameter emergency connection between the parallel 48-inch diameter transmission mains near the Stelzer Road and Easton Commons intersection, 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 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. A pre-bid meeting will not be held. Notice of published addenda will be posted on the City’s Vendor Services website and the addenda will be posted on www.bidexpress.com. 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. City of Columbus MBE/WBE Program: This project is subject to the requirements of the City’s MBE/WBE Program. The MBE/WBE goal assigned to this project is 15.0%. The contract will be awarded to the lowest, responsive, responsible, and best bidder. City certified MBE/WBE firms that submit a bid may be eligible to receive a bid discount of 5% of the bid amount up to a maximum discount of $50,000.00. To be eligible for the bid discount, the firm must: • Be the prime contractor. • Be certified by the City’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion as an MBE/WBE capable of providing the type of construction services sought by the City at the bid due date. • Be a member of the ethnic and gender groups determined by the City’s 2019 Disparity Study to have a statistically significant disparity in the awarding of City construction contracts. (The eligible groups for Construction IFB’s are all City certified MBE/WBE firms except Hispanic American Male firms.) • Submit a completed Bid Discount/Proposal Incentive Request Form with the bid response through Bid Express. Refer to the City of Columbus Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise and Small Local Business Enterprise Program Manual at the link below for details on the program. https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Mayors-Office/Diversity-Inclusion
02/14/2024 08:00 PM UTC
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