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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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650870-162001 & 690236-100120
Blueprint Miller Kelton Newton Bedford Permeable Pavement & Newton Bedford Water Line Improvements
| 11/05/2025 08:00 PM UTC |
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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 |
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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 |
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690236-100136
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 Athens Avenue and Rumsey Road Area Water Line Improvements, C.I.P. No. 690236-100136 the work for which consists of replacing approximately 9,900 linear feet of 2-inch, 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 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 not be held.
| 11/12/2025 08:00 PM UTC |
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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 |
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690569-100000
Elevator Improvements, C.I.P. No. 690569-100000
1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until December 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for construction of the Division of Water’s Elevator Improvements, C.I.P. No. 690569-100000 the work for which consists of renovating and modernizing the freight elevators at the PAWP, HCWP, DRWP, Hoover Dam, and 910 Dublin Road, 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 19, 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. Please see addendum 4 for the revised site visit date, times and locations.
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.
| 12/03/2025 08:00 PM UTC |
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650404-100052
2025 Annual Lining Contract
| 12/03/2025 08:00 PM UTC |
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690411-100014 Hoover Dam Improvements - Part 2
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until December 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for construction of the Division of Water’s Hoover Dam Improvements – Part 2 project, the work for which consists of new construction, upgrades and rehabilitation work as described in the IFB Book 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 November 26, 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 7600 South Sunbury Road, Westerville, OH 43081 on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 10:30 AM Eastern Time, in the Watershed Conference Room
| 12/03/2025 08:00 PM UTC |
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650875-120210
Mainline Lining - James Livingston 5 Blueprint Area
| 10/16/2024 07:00 PM UTC |
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440007-102231
The City of Columbus (hereinafter “City”) is accepting bids for Franklinton Active Parkways Lighting, UIRF# 440007-102231, the work for which consists of the installation of pedestrian scale lighting along both sides of the median parks on Dakota Av from Rich St to State St, and Guilford St from the first alley north of Broad St to the second alley north of Broad St, using post top fiberglass poles with acorn LED luminaires, 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).
City of Columbus MBE/WBE GOAL FOR THIS CONTRACT: 10%
| 10/09/2024 07:00 PM UTC |
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690236-100175 Lead Service Line Replacements Part 1
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, is receiving bids until Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time for construction services for the CIP 690236-100175, Lead Service Line Replacements – Part 1 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 replacing lead or galvanized water taps and service lines, relocating meters to the exterior of the properties, 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. Questions pertaining to this Invitation For Bid must be submitted by Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Eastern Time via email to DPUConstructionBids@columbus.gov. The email should reference the project number and the project name.
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.
| 10/02/2024 07:00 PM UTC |
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650353-100007
SWWTP Organics Receiving and Bioenergy Utilization Facility
| 09/25/2024 07:00 PM UTC |
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RFQ028406
DPU Fire Hydrant Painting
| 09/04/2024 07:00 PM UTC |
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670899-100000
The City of Columbus (hereinafter “City”) is accepting bids for Street Lighting Improvements for CKT # 128 & CKT # 80, C.I.P. No. 670899-100000. The work for which consists of replacement of approximately (27) lights and poles, as well as the associated wiring and controller with new materials 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).
City of Columbus MBE/WBE GOAL FOR THIS CONTRACT: 13%
| 08/28/2024 07:00 PM UTC |
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670896-100000
The City of Columbus (hereinafter “City”) is accepting bids for Street Lighting Improvements for Refugee Rd. C.I.P. No. 670896-100000 the work for which consists of the installation of approximately (45) new LED cobra head lights on 30' aluminum poles with a new 3-wire underground conduit system on Refugee Road between Noe-Bixby Road and Balm St., 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).
City of Columbus MBE/WBE GOAL FOR THIS CONTRACT: 13%
| 08/28/2024 07:00 PM UTC |
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Notice Concerning City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, Bids and Invoices
This notice is issued through Bid Express and Bonfire to inform companies the City of Columbus continues to have system problems related to the Microsoft outage. The Department of Public Utilities is unable to receive or send emails from external parties. At this point we do not know if these emails are being received and we just cannot see them, or if they are not being received.
| 08/28/2024 07:00 PM UTC |
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RFQ028079
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage, is accepting bids for FEM 1603.3 ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES FACILITIES, the work for which consists of: electric power distribution systems, including underground systems and their components that require studies performed, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair with the majority of the work to be on industrial equipment/systems ranging from 120V to 15.5 KV. There may also be inspection, testing, studies performed, maintenance, and repair work on > 15.5KV to 138KV equipment/systems that will require a Contractor or Subcontractor to have highly specialized experience in the area of high voltage services and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB).
MBE/WBE GOAL FOR THIS CONTRACT 10%
| 08/21/2024 07:00 PM UTC |
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650260-102018
Jackson Pike Waste Water Treatment Plant Sludge Concentration Building Demolition
| 08/21/2024 07:00 PM UTC |
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