General Info

Business Logo

Solicitations and notifications are free for this business.

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.

Standard Documents

Name * Description
helpful links for construction bidding.pdf (48.3 KB)
1 Document

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
690523-100000
The City of Columbus is accepting bids for Dublin Road Water Plant – Laboratory Upgrades, C.I.P. No. 690523‐100000 the work for which consists of demolition of existing laboratory fixtures and furnishings, installation of a temporary laboratory, relocation of the laboratory staff, renovation of the existing laboratory space, 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 May 17, 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. Questions pertaining to the drawings and specifications must be submitted electronically to DPUConstructionBids@columbus.gov and will be accepted through May 8, 2023. Any questions regarding the bidding process may also be sent to the above email. No phone calls will be accepted. Both the City MBE/WBE goal and the U.S. EPA goals are required to be met and the associated forms for both City and U.S. EPA goals must be completed and submitted with the bid. If the U.S. EPA DBE goals or the City MBE/WBE goal cannot be met, the specifications require the demonstration and documentation of a good faith effort using the appropriate forms for both provided in the IFB. Please note that if there is not a City MBE/WBE goal associated with the project the U.S. EPA DBE goals are still required to be met. A MBE/WBE Contract‐specific City subcontract goal is required for this service contract. *** The MBE/WBE Goal for this project is: 12% *** 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. The City cannot assist with Bid Express issues or questions. For questions or help with Bid Express, contact Bid Express at 888-352-2439 or support@bidexpress.com.
05/17/2023 07:00 PM UTC
650234-100107
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ROOF REPLACEMENT
05/10/2023 07:00 PM UTC
650034 -100008
BLACKLICK CREEK SANITARY INTERCEPTOR SEWER AIR QUALITY CONTROL FACILITY
05/10/2023 07:00 PM UTC
650234-100108
Southwesterly Compost Facility VEHICLE SERVICE CENTER ROOF REPLACEMENT
05/03/2023 07:00 PM UTC
650871-141001
ROOF REDIRECTION - BLUEPRINT NORTH LINDEN 1, AGLER/BERRELL
05/03/2023 07:00 PM UTC
690236 100161 Contract 2376
The City of Columbus (hereinafter “City”) is accepting bids for Old Beechwold Area Private Water Services and Water Main Abandonment, C.I.P. No. 690236‐100161, Contract 2376, the work for which consists of 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, technical  specifications,  special  provisions,  and  City  of  Columbus  Construction  and  Material  specifications set forth in this 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 May 3, 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. GOALS MBE/WBE Contract‐specific subcontract goals are required for this service contract. *** The MBE/WBE Goal for this project is: 10% *** An MBE or WBE prime bidder may count 100% of the dollar value of the work it intends to perform with its own forces toward the applicable contract participation goal. In order to receive credit for the participation of a MBE/WBE subcontractor, the consultant must use only MBE/WBEs certified by the City of Columbus Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Firms that will be used to meet the MBW/WBE contract goal must be City certified by ODI as an MBE/WBE prior to contract execution. Bidders can search the directory at: https://columbus.diversitycompliance.com/ for certified firms that can satisfy their purchasing needs and project participation goals. Listing amounts spent with companies with another City certification status (such as EBE), State certified companies, companies with other types of certifications that are not also City certified as an MBE/WBE, are not eligible to be counted toward the City’s MBE/WBE contract goal.
05/03/2023 07:00 PM UTC
690291-100006
PARSONS AVENUE WATER PLANT MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS – ROOF RENOVATIONS – PT. 1
04/26/2023 07:00 PM UTC
650872-141003
LATERAL LINING – BLUEPRINT NORTH LINDEN 1, OAKLAND PARK/ MEDINA
04/19/2023 07:00 PM UTC
690472-100000
O’SHAUGHNESSY GATEHOUSE
04/19/2023 07:00 PM UTC
670848-100000
STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS FREEWAY/KINGSHILL
04/12/2023 07:00 PM UTC
151 - 160 of 520 Solicitations
1 2 12 13 14 16 18 19 20 51 52