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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.

Standard Documents

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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
691100-100002
Dublin Road Water Plant Filter Media Replacement, Tunnel Repair, and Lubricant Storage Building project The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until November 12, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for construction of the Division of Water’s Dublin Road Water Plant Filter Media Replacement, Tunnel Repair, and Lubricant Storage Building project, C.I.P. No. 691100-100002, the work for which consists of: The removal and replacement of all granular activated carbon filter media in the eighteen (18) gravity filters at the DRWP, Demolition and replacement of the existing top slab of the Utility Tunnel, Demolition of existing wooden Lubricant Storage Building foundation and apron, 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 November 4, 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 be held. The City will be holding a pre-bid conference. Attendance is strongly recommended. It will be held at 940 Dublin Road on October 27, 2025, at 1:30 P.M., Visitors will need to sign in at the front desk upon arrival and meet in the 2nd floor conference room.
11/12/2025 08:00 PM UTC
Compost Paving 2025
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until November 12, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for construction of the Division of Water Reclamation’s Compost Paving 2025 project, the work for which consists of removing and replacing 26,500 square feet of heavy duty concrete pavement, 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 October 31, 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 be held. There will be a pre-bid meeting held at the Southwesterly Composting Facility, 7000 Jackson Pike, Lockbourne, OH 43137, on October 22, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Following the pre-bid conference, a tour will be given to allow Bidders to inspect the Project area and facilities. Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference and walk-thru tour. Bidders are charged with knowing whatever was discussed in the pre-bid conference in preparing and submitting their bid.
11/12/2025 06:00 PM UTC
650870-162001 & 690236-100120
Blueprint Miller Kelton Newton Bedford Permeable Pavement & Newton Bedford Water Line Improvements
11/05/2025 08:00 PM UTC
690026-100015
910 Dublin Road Garage Roof Repair The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until November 05, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for construction of the Division of Water’s 910 Dublin Road Garage Roof Repair, C.I.P. No. 690026-100015, the work for which consists of improving the condition of the 910 Dublin Road Garage Roof, 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 October 28, 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 be held. The City will be holding a pre-bid conference. Attendance is strongly recommended. It will be held at 910 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 on October 23, 2025, at 1:00 PM, meet in the lobby.
11/05/2025 08:00 PM UTC
670878-100002
Smart Lighting Phase 2 LED Conversion
10/29/2025 07:00 PM UTC
690236-100134
Jermain Drive Area Water Line Improvements The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until October 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for construction of the Division of Water’s Jermain Drive Area Water Line Improvements, C.I.P. No. 690236-100134 the work for which consists of 893 linear feet of 6-inch, and 8,943 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 the Invitation For Bid (IFB).
10/29/2025 07:00 PM UTC
650346-100002
Southerly Water Reclamation Plant VFD and Harmonic Filter Upgrades
10/29/2025 07:00 PM UTC
650265-100204
Fairwood Facility HVAC Unit 27 Replacement
10/01/2025 07:00 PM UTC
Liquid Biosolids Land Application 8/2025
Class B Liquid Biosolids Land Application
09/10/2025 07:00 PM UTC
690236-110001
Lead Service Line Replacements – Part 2 The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until September 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for construction of the Division of Water’s Lead Service Line Replacements – Part 2, C.I.P. No. 690236-110001 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 September 3, 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. 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. OEPA Diversity Goal: 5.4%
09/10/2025 07:00 PM UTC
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