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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
650234-100113
SCP 24SO Southerly West Primary Control (WPC) Roof Replacement
01/10/2024 08:00 PM UTC
650138-100003
Blacklick Creek Sanitary Subtrunk Sewer - Turning Branch
01/10/2024 08:00 PM UTC
690607-100000 Merchant Road and R3 Property Demolition
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until December 20, 2023, at 3:00 PM local time for construction of the Merchant Road and R3 Property Demolition, C.I.P. No. 690607-100000 the work for which consists of demolition of existing structures at two locations. Site 1 demolition includes a large storage structure and two concrete structure and Site 2 demolition includes a single story residential property with a basement, pole barns/outbuildings, well house, and other miscellaneous structures, 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 specified in the IFB; 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. Attendance is encouraged. The pre-bid will begin at 9:30 A.M. on December 4, 2023, at the Watershed Office located at 4544 OH-257; Ostrander, OH 43061. Following the conclusion of the conference, bidders will have the opportunity to review the structures to be demolished at both sites.
12/20/2023 08:00 PM UTC
690236-100125 Riverview Drive Area Water Line Improvements
The City of Columbus (hereinafter “City”) is accepting bids for Riverview Drive Area Water Line Improvements, C.I.P. No. 690236-100125, Contract 2256 the work for which consists of approximately 8,500 linear feet of 2-Inch, 6-Inch and 8-Inch water lines, service transfer only work for approximately 600 linear feet of existing water line, 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 the 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 Wednesday, December 6th, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. Local Time. Questions pertaining to this Invitation For Bid must be submitted by Wednesday, November 22nd at 3:00 PM 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.
12/06/2023 08:00 PM UTC
650870-100701, 690236-100113, & 590955-100062
Blueprint Linden Hudson McGuffey, Manchester Ave WL Improvements, & Celebrate One Blueprint Linden Hudson McGuffey Sidewalk
12/06/2023 08:00 PM UTC
690556-100001
PAWP LIME RESIDUALS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL - LAGOON 3 MBE/WBE GOAL FOR THIS CONTRACT: 20% The City of Columbus (hereinafter “City”) is accepting bids for PAWP LIME RESIDUALS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL - LAGOON 3 (CIP 690556-100001, CONTRACT 2349), the work for which consists of the removal and beneficial use or disposal of lime residuals from Lagoon 3 at Parsons Avenue Water Plant, 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).
11/29/2023 08:00 PM UTC
650872-141004
650872-141004 Lateral Lining Hudson McGuffey
11/08/2023 08:00 PM UTC
650790-122181 / 650790-122182 / 690236-100176
Inflow Redirection – Markison, Markison CSO Regulator Modifications, and Wilson Ave Waterline Improvements, C.I.P. No. 650790-122181, 650790-122182, 690236-100176 the work for which consists of approximately 19,538 feet of new 12”/15”/18”/24”/30”/66”/29”x45”/42”/48”/66”/72” storm sewer, 209 structures (curb inlets/catch basins/manholes) 5,783 feet of new 2”/6”/8” water main, pavement planing/replacement, demolition of existing CSO regulator/sanitary diversion structures, new CSO regulator/sanitary diversion structures 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).
11/08/2023 08:00 PM UTC
670895-100000
NOE-BIXBY ROAD STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS BIDS ACCEPTED ONLY AT WWW.BIDEXPRESS.COM City of Columbus MBE/WBE GOAL FOR THIS CONTRACT: NOT APPLICABLE The City of Columbus (hereinafter “City”) is accepting bids for CIP # 670895-100000 Noe-Bixby Road Street Lighting Improvements; the work for which consists of the installation of a new underground street lighting system for the on Noe-Bixby Rd between Cedar Rd. and just south of Refugee Rd including aluminum poles, luminaires, cable, conduit, pull boxes, and other associated material as required along with 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).
11/01/2023 07:00 PM UTC
690521-100012
2024 WATER MAIN REPAIRS The City of Columbus (hereinafter “City”) is accepting bids for 2024 Water Main Repairs, C.I.P No. 690521-100012, Contract 2443, the work for which consists of providing the necessary labor and equipment to complete repairs to water mains 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, in accordance with the 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: 10%
11/01/2023 07:00 PM UTC
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