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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
650872-153001
Blueprint Hilltop 1 - Palmetto/Westgate Lateral Lining Project 1
05/21/2025 07:00 PM UTC
HCWP Residuals Removal Lagoon 1
The City of Columbus (hereinafter “City”) is accepting bids for HCWP RESIDUALS REMOVAL – LAGOON 1, C.I.P. No. 691201-100001, Contract 2467, by May 21, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. The work for which consists of removing drinking water treatment residuals and grit from Lagoon No. 1, Cell A, and hauling to beneficial reuse sites, 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). Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted. All Questions pertaining to this Invitation For Bid must be submitted by Monday, May 12, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time via email to DPUConstructionBids@columbus.gov. The email should reference the project number and the project name. No 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. The City will be holding a pre-bid conference. Attendance is strongly recommended. It will be held at the conference room at Hap Cremean Water Plant; 4250 Morse Road; Columbus, OH 43230 on Thursday, May 8th at 9:00 AM. Following the pre-bid conference, a HCWP Lagoon tour will be given to allow bidders to inspect the project area and facilities. Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend and participate in the conference and walk-through tour. Following the HCWP Lagoon tour, an opportunity to visit the McKinley Avenue Quarry unloading area will be provided. Bidders will be charged with knowing whatever was discussed in the pre-bid in preparing and submitting their bid.
05/21/2025 07:00 PM UTC
Inspection and Maintenance Services for Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Facilities Re-Bid
Inspection and Maintenance Services for the Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Facilities Re-Bid
05/14/2025 07:00 PM UTC
650034-100010
Blacklick Creek Sanitary Interceptor Sewer – Shaft 1 Control Gate
05/07/2025 07:00 PM UTC
650902-100001
Clinton Sewer District Number 3, OSU Carmenton District Sewer Extension
04/16/2025 07:00 PM UTC
Inspection and Maintenance Services for the Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Facilities
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until April 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time for Inspection and Maintenance Services for the Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Facilities in the City of Columbus and Surrounding Areas. Also, other work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, special provisions, THE Green Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance Guide Manual, 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 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM 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. There will be a pre-bid conference held at the Department of Public Utilities Stormwater & Regulatory Management Section at 1250 Fairwood Avenue, (43206) on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at1:00 pm. Bidders are encouraged to attend the meeting to gain clarity on the contract requirements. Bidders are charged with knowing whatever was discussed in the pre-bid conference in preparing and submitting their bid.
04/16/2025 07:00 PM UTC
HCWP RESIDUALS REMOVAL LAGOON 1 2025 C.I.P. No. 691201-100001
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, is receiving bids until April 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for services for the HCWP RESIDUALS REMOVAL – LAGOON 1 (2025) project C.I.P. No. 691201-100001. Bids are to be submitted only through Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies or emails will not be accepted. This project consists of removing drinking water treatment residuals and grit from Lagoon No. 1, Cell A, and hauling to beneficial reuse sites, 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 name, the project number and be sent to DPUConstructionBids@columbus.gov. No phone calls concerning questions about the bid will be accepted. The last day to submit questions is March 26, 2025. Responses will be posted on Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com as an addendum. The City will be holding a pre-bid conference. Attendance is strongly recommended. It will be held at the conference room at Hap Cremean Water Plant; 4250 Morse Road; Columbus, OH 43230 on Friday, March 21st at 10:00 AM. Following the pre-bid conference, a tour will be given to allow bidders to inspect the project area and facilities. Please refer to the IFB, section I for more pre-bid details. 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.
04/09/2025 07:00 PM UTC
Project Dry Basement: Backwater Valve and/or Sump Pump Installation
1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, is receiving bids until April 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for services for the PROJECT DRY BASEMENT: BACKWATER VALVE AND/OR SUMP PUMP INSTALLATION project. Bids are to be submitted only through Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies or emails will not be accepted. This project involves installing backwater valves and/or sump pumps, 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 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. 1.2 Classification: 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. 1.3 Bid Express: 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. There is no charge to establish an account with Bid Express or to bid on City of Columbus projects through Bid Express. 1.4 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 Service Bids are all City certified MBE/WBE’s except Asian American Males and Native Americans.) • 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.
04/09/2025 07:00 PM UTC
INDIANOLA BOOSTER STATION DEMOLITION 690473-100018
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, is receiving bids until March 26, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for construction services for the INDIANOLA BOOSTER STATION DEMOLITION project, C.I.P. No. 690473-100018. Bids are to be submitted only through Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies or emails will not be accepted. This project involves the demolition of the Indianola Booster Station located at 4892 Indianola Ave., Columbus Ohio, 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. The City will be holding a pre-bid conference on March 4, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. via Webex. Attendance is strongly recommended. Please use the following link and/or call-in number to attend the pre-bid Conference: Join from the meeting link https://cocmeetings.webex.com/cocmeetings/j.php?MTID=mce2aa63f5746de6f0cc6c1102dabc4b2 Join by meeting number Meeting number (access code): 2310 105 9582 Meeting password: gMAw2GBcJ26 Tap to join from a mobile device (attendees only) +1-650-479-3207,,23101059582## Call-in toll number (US/Canada) Join by phone 1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada) Global call-in numbers Join from a video system or application Dial 23101059582@cocmeetings.webex.com You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. 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.
03/26/2025 07:00 PM UTC
650872-153006
Blueprint Hilltop1-Eureka Fremont Lateral Lining Project 6
03/26/2025 07:00 PM UTC
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