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City of Columbus Ohio

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

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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
690236-110003 Lead Service Line Replacement Part 3
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until April 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for construction of the Division of Water’s Lead Service Line Replacements – Part 3, CIP 690236-110003 the work for which consists of replacing lead or galvanized water taps and service lines, relocating meters to the exterior of the properties, 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 the 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 March 20, 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 virtual pre-bid meeting will be held on Wednesday March 11, 2026, at 3:00PM. 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. 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. 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%.
04/01/2026 07:00 PM UTC
690521-100014 2026 Water Main Repairs
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, is receiving bids until April 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for construction services for the 2026 Water Main Repairs Project, C.I.P. Number 690521-100014. Bids are to be submitted only through Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies or emails will not be accepted. This project involves providing the necessary labor and equipment to complete repairs to water mains & water taps at various locations within the Columbus Water Distribution System on an as needed basis, 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 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. 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 Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com.
04/01/2026 07:00 PM UTC
690236-100155 Youngs Drive Area Water Line Improvements
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until April, 1st, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for construction of the Division of Water’s Youngs Drive Area Water Line Improvements, CIP 690236-100155 the work for which consists of replacing approximately 10,600 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 March 20th, 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. 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%.
04/01/2026 07:00 PM UTC
650870-153001 & 690236-100145
Blueprint Hilltop 1 - Palmetto/Westgate Permeable Pavers & Water Line Improvements
04/08/2026 07:00 PM UTC
650870-110167
Walhalla Ravine Stream Restoration
04/08/2026 07:00 PM UTC
690580-100001 PAWP CW112 Raw Water Line
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until April 15, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Eastern time for construction of the Division of Water’s Parsons Avenue Water Plant CW112 Raw Water Line project, C.I.P. No. 690580-100001, the work for which consists of: constructing the raw waterline from the Parsons Avenue Water Plant to an existing 42” raw waterline, installing approximately1015 LF of 36” and 1570 LF of 42” prestressed concrete cylinder pipe, approximately 376 LF of the 36” pipe is to be directionally drilled inside of a 60” steel casing pipe along with 4 -5” diameter electrical conduit with pull boxes, 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 April 3, 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.
04/15/2026 07:00 PM UTC
690236-100138 Velma Avenue Area Water Line Improvements
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until April 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for construction of the Division of Water’s Velma Ave Area Water Line Improvements, C.I.P. No. 690236-100138 the work for which consists of 10,006 linear feet of 6-inch, 8-inch, and 16-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 April 3, 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%.
04/15/2026 07:00 PM UTC
650346-100004
SWRP Switching Station Replacement (CMAR contractor)
05/13/2026 07:00 PM UTC
690600-100000 Home Road Water Plant
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until June 3, 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).
06/03/2026 07:00 PM UTC
9 Solicitations

Closed Solicitations

Number Deadline
650260-102016
JPWWTP Incinerator Building Rehabilitation The City of Columbus (hereinafter “City”) is accepting bids for JPWWTP Incinerator Building Rehabilitation, C.I.P. No. 650260-102016 the work for which consists of cleaning and repairing exterior stone masonry, replacing exterior windows and doors, replacing and repairing the roof and roof drain piping, replacing the finish ceiling, installing electric unit heaters and associated electrical equipment, replacing building lightning protection, removing existing electrical equipment not in use, 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). This IFB contains the following sections: • SECTION I: ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS – This section provides a brief overview of the project and bidding process. • SECTION II: BID FORMS – This section contains bid forms B1 through B9 and B14 • SECTION III: SPECIAL PROVISIONS – • SECTION IV: CONTRACT FORMS – The contract section contains forms and instruments that will be used in the event of contract award. Do not complete and submit the contract with your bid. The contract will be completed by the selected bidder after an award determination has been made by the City and the contract is delivered to the selected bidder for execution. The City will not negotiate the terms contained in this contract. • SECTION V: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – If included, additional technical information pertaining to this project may be provided in this section. • SECTION VI: STANDARD DRAWINGS – If included, this section will provided standard drawings relevant to this project. • SECTION VII: APPENDICES – This section provides information related MBE/WBE Goals. In order for a bid to be considered responsive, the bidder must submit all required information for the project as outlined in the IFB. All materials submitted in response to this advertisement will become part of the awarded contract; will become the property of the City; will not be returned; and will be considered public records subject to disclosure as contemplated by Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43. WHERE & WHEN TO SUBMIT BID Bids will only be received electronically by the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities via Bid Express (www.bidexpress.com). Bids are due October 18, 2023 3:00 P.M. local time. Bids will be opened electronically and responding bids will immediately be posted to Bid Express as “Apparent Bids.” The responding bids will be further reviewed before any contract award is made. No public bid openings will be held pursuant to Columbus City Code Chapter 329.18. SPECIAL PROVISIONS, DRAWINGS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Special Provisions, Drawings and technical specifications are available as separate documents at www.bidexpress.com. Drawings and technical specifications are contract documents. Drawings and technical specifications are available as separate documents at www.bidexpress.com. CONSTRUCTION PREQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT For contracts the City estimates will exceed $500,000.00, bidders must be pre-qualified responsible or provisionally responsible at bid due date to be awarded a contract for City construction work. Subcontractors performing work in a licensed construction trade as defined by City Code 329.01 (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning; refrigeration; electrical; plumbing; hydronics; or fire protection or firefighting equipment) must also be pre-qualified responsible or provisionally responsible at the bid due date. Bidders must submit Form B9, an affidavit confirming their prequalification status. For information on pre-qualification status, contact the Office of Construction Prequalification at (614) 645-0359 or at the following link: http://www.columbus.gov/prequalification.aspx. Note that the prequalification requirements are separate from and in addition to the contract compliance requirements of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (described in Section F below), the contractor licensing requirements of the Department of Building and Zoning Services, and the Water/Sewer Contractor Tappers License requirements of the Department of Public Utilities. For contract values estimated to not exceed $500,000, prequalification of bidders and subcontractors is not required, and licensed construction trade subcontractors are not required to be prequalified.
10/18/2023 07:00 PM UTC
690236-100128
LEE ELLEN PL AREA WATER LINE IMPROVEMENTS 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 WILL INCLUDE WSRLA PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS. BIDS ACCEPTED ONLY AT WWW.BIDEXPRESS.COM City of Columbus MBE/WBE GOAL FOR THIS CONTRACT: 8% OEPA MBE Goal: 1.3%; OEPA WBE Goal: 1.0% The City of Columbus (hereinafter “City”) is accepting bids for Lee Ellen Pl Area Water Line Improvements, C.I.P. No. 690236-100128, Contract 2259, the work for which consists of approximately 9,900 linear feet of 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch water mains, 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).
10/04/2023 07:00 PM UTC
2021 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT -STORM & 2021 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (SANITARY) 610500-100005 & 650745-100013
The City of Columbus (hereinafter “City”) is accepting bids for 2021 General Construction - Storm, C.I.P. No. 610500-100005 & 2021 General Construction – Sanitary, C.I.P. No. 640745-100013 the work for which consists of various construction tasks preformed under a general contract, 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 will only be received electronically by the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities via Bid Express (www.bidexpress.com). Bids are due September 27, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. There will be no pre-bid conference for this project. City of Columbus MBE/WBE GOAL FOR THIS CONTRACT: 10%
09/27/2023 07:00 PM UTC
650870-109151, 690236-100118, & Sidewalk Improvements
Blueprint 5th x NW - Sunrise/Glenn Integrated Solutions, Fairview Waterline Improvements & Elmwood Sidewalk Improvements
09/20/2023 07:00 PM UTC
650260-103015
Southerly Waste Water Treatment Plant CFS Bridge and RSP Cooling Upgrade, CIP NO. 650260-102015, Contract NO. SCP 21SO The City of Columbus is accepting bids for Southerly Waste Water Treatment Plant CFS Bridge and RSP Cooling Upgrade, CIP NO. 650260-102015, Contract NO. SCP 21SO, the work for which consists of building a small access bridge across the CFS, add a duplex strainer to the CEPT ferric chloride line, upsize the seal water piping to the raw sewage pumps, and upgrade the cooling in the RSP electrical room and glycooler. and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the plans and specifications set forth in the Invitation For Bid (IFB) WHERE & WHEN TO SUBMIT BID Bids will only be received electronically by the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities via Bid Express (www.bidexpress.com). Bids are due Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. local time. Bids will be opened electronically and responding bids will immediately be posted to Bid Express as “Apparent Bids.” The responding bids will be further reviewed before any contract award is made. No public bid openings will be held pursuant to Columbus City Code Chapter 329.18. DRAWINGS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Drawings and technical specifications are available as separate documents at www.bidexpress.com. Drawings and technical specifications are contract documents. PRE-BID CONFERENCE The City will be holding a pre-bid conference. Attendance is strongly recommended. It will be held at Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant, Administration Building Conference Room, 6977 South High Street (U.S. Route 23), Lockbourne, OH 43137 on Monday, August 28, 2023 at 1:00 PM. Local time. A site tour will be provided after the conference. QUESTIONS Questions pertaining to this Invitation For Bid must be submitted by Tuesday, September 12, 2023 by 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. The City or its representative will not be bound by any oral interpretations which are not reduced to writing and included in addenda. Any interpretations of questions so raised, which in the opinion of the City or its representative require interpretations, will be issued by addenda and posted on www.bidexpress.com. CONSTRUCTION PREQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS For contracts the City estimates will exceed $500,000.00, bidders must be pre-qualified responsible or provisionally responsible at bid due date to be awarded a contract for City construction work. Subcontractors performing work in a licensed construction trade as defined by City Code 329.01 (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning; refrigeration; electrical; plumbing; hydronics; or fire protection or firefighting equipment) must also be pre-qualified responsible or provisionally responsible at the bid due date. Bidders must submit Form B9, an affidavit confirming their prequalification status. For information on pre-qualification status, contact the Office of Construction Prequalification at (614) 645-0359 or at the following link: http://www.columbus.gov/prequalification.aspx. Note that the prequalification requirements are separate from and in addition to the contract compliance requirements of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (described in Section F below), the contractor licensing requirements of the Department of Building and Zoning Services, and the Water/Sewer Contractor Tappers License requirements of the Department of Public Utilities. For contract values estimated to not exceed $500,000, prequalification of bidders and subcontractors is not required, and licensed construction trade subcontractors are not required to be prequalified.
09/20/2023 07:00 PM UTC
Miller Avenue Area Water Line Improvements
The City of Columbus (hereinafter “City”) is accepting bids for Miller Ave Area Water Line Improvements, C.I.P. No. 690236-100122, Contract 2253, the work for which consists of replacing approximately 6,500 linear feet of 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch water mains, 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). There will be no pre-bid conference for this project. Submit questions as directed below. Questions pertaining to this Invitation For Bid must be submitted by September 1, 2023 Local Time via email to DPUConstructionBids@columbus.gov. The email should reference the project number and the project name. No phone calls will be accepted.
09/13/2023 07:00 PM UTC
Hamilton Booster Station Roof Replacement
The City of Columbus (hereinafter “City”) is accepting bids for Hamilton Booster Station Roof Replacement. Bids will only be received electronically by the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities via Bid Express (www.bidexpress.com). Bids are due September 6, 2023, at 3:00 P.M. Local Time. the work for which consists of removing the existing roofing system of 1,375 square feet and replacing with a new roofing system, 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). There will be no pre-bid conference for this project. Submit questions as directed below. Contractors interested in bidding may set up an appointment with Jason Roach by email at jaroach@columbus.gov. Worksite Review date and time available is August 14 from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M., other dates may also be announced.
09/06/2023 07:00 PM UTC
650505-100000
DPU ARCHIVE / RECORDS STORAGE AND SMOC LOCKER ROOM RENOVATIONS City of Columbus MBE/WBE GOAL FOR THIS CONTRACT: 15%
08/16/2023 07:00 PM UTC
690236-100161
OLD BEECHWOLD AREA PRIVATE WATER MBE/WBE GOAL FOR THIS CONTRACT: 10%
07/26/2023 07:00 PM UTC
690286-100011
HCWP DOOR & LOCK IMPROVEMENTS City of Columbus MBE/WBE GOAL FOR THIS CONTRACT: 15%
07/19/2023 07:00 PM UTC
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