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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
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
2025 Water Main Repairs 690521-100013
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, is receiving bids until March 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for construction services for the 2025 Water Main Repairs, CIP #690251-100013 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 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, as well as performing the replacements of lead water service lines, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, as set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB). Questions pertaining to this Invitation For Bid must be submitted by Wednesday, February 26, 2025, Eastern Time. 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.
03/19/2025 07:00 PM UTC
650352-100007
SWWTP Main Drain Alternative Pipe Route
03/19/2025 07:00 PM UTC
690236-100112 & 690236-100150
"Transite Pipe Replacements & John Glenn Ave Water Main Extension"
03/19/2025 07:00 PM UTC
FEM 1402.6 Crane and Hoist Maintenance Services
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, is receiving bids until March 12, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for services for the FEM 1402.6 Crane and Hoist Maintenance Services 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: annual inspection and testing of all Cranes and Hoists at various Department of Public Utilities facilities, repair and/or replacement of equipment, a detailed report for each facility, 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 site visit will be held. A pre-bid site visit will take place on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time at Southerly Water Reclamation Plant (SWRP) Administration Building Conference Room, 6977 South High Street, Lockbourne, OH 43137. Attendance is not required but strongly recommended. During the pre-bid site visit, City officials will be escorting interested bidders through Southerly WWTP. It is expected that the visit will end at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Interested bidders are strongly urged to attend however failure to attend the site visit will not disqualify a bidder. Bidders are advised that this will be the only time bidders may view this site prior to the bid opening. No questions will be accepted at this visit, rather bidders are to submit questions as directed in the questions section of this bid. Bidders will be charged with knowing whatever was discussed in the pre-bid in preparing and submitting their bid. Following the pre-bid conference, a tour will be given at all the sites to allow Bidders to inspect the Project area and facilities. Bidders are hereby advised that the walking tour is extensive and will be conducted numerous nonadjacent sites, with several of the sites involving numerous buildings. 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.
03/12/2025 07:00 PM UTC
650876-129992
Volunteer Sump Pump Program “2025” 650876-129992
03/05/2025 08:00 PM UTC
LAZELLE TANK PAINTING IMPROVEMENTS CIP 690477-100021
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, is receiving bids until 2/26/2025 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time for construction services for the Lazelle South Tank Painting Improvements project, C.I.P. No. 690477-100021. Bids are to be submitted only through Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies or emails will not be accepted. This project involves abrasive blasting and recoating of the entire exterior, the entire interior dry, and spot repairs in the interior wet 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.
02/26/2025 08:00 PM UTC
Dublin Road Water Plant Automation Upgrades
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is accepting bids for the Dublin Road Water Plant – Automation Upgrades, C.I.P. No. 690567-100000, the work for which consists of hardware and software upgrades to the plant’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, 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 due January 29, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time. 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 January 24, 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.
01/29/2025 08:00 PM UTC
650234-100201
SWWTP Raw Sewage Pump Building Roof Replacement
01/29/2025 08:00 PM UTC
FEM PROJECT NO.0101.7 SPECIALTY MAINTENANCE CRAFTS FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES FACILITIES
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is receiving bids until January 22, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time for construction of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, is accepting bids for FEM 0101.7 SPECIALTY MAINTENANCE CRAFTS FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES FACILITIES, the work for which consists of specialized construction, repair and maintenance services for Department of Public Utilities Facilities and includes: testing, cleaning, repair, modification, demolition and/or replacement of various Waste Water Treatment Plant, Compost Facility, Sewage Maintenance Operations Center, Water Treatment Plant, or other DPU facility components and associated equipment such as: bar racks, sluice gates, pumping systems, aeration systems including blowers, settling tanks, disinfection chemical systems, chemical storage and feed systems, gravity thickeners, centrifuges, digesters, motors, electrical distribution systems, electronics including software and hardware updates, building components, safety equipment, etc. Auxiliary equipment such as low pressure boilers, miscellaneous piping and ductwork, roofs, vent stacks, walkways, stairways, handrails, miscellaneous hard-surfacing, paving and concrete work, painting, HVAC, conveyance systems and installation and demolition of equipment may be included in the work. The work to be performed is minor or small in relation to the total system. Also, 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 January 15, 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. There will be a pre-bid conference held at the Sewer Maintenance Facility (SMOC), 1250 Fairwood Avenue, Columbus OH 43206, Room 0031 on January 10, 2025, at 9:00 am. 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.
01/22/2025 08:00 PM UTC
611038-100002
Green Lawn Dam Rehabilitation
12/11/2024 08:00 PM UTC
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