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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
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
611038-100002
Green Lawn Dam Rehabilitation
12/11/2024 08:00 PM UTC
650872-153005
Blueprint Hilltop1-Eureka Fremont Lateral Lining Project 5
12/11/2024 08:00 PM UTC
690600-100002 Fourth Water Plant Site Preparation
This project involves consists of general clearing, tree removal, preliminary grading, and stormwater management for Merchant Road Quarry (MRQ) Substation site; 505 LF of concrete encased electrical duct bank from MRQ Substation to electrical manholes; a new 138kV:12.47kV Substation including all structures, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, liquid-filled power transformers, switchgear, controls, pre-fabricated electrical building, security wall and fence, and all appurtenances at the MRQ Substation site; coordination with First Energy on connecting incoming service to the MRQ Substation Site; site preparation services at the Fourth Water Plant (future Home Road Water Plant (HRWP)) Site consisting of general clearing, tree removal, rock blasting, excavation, and removal, demolition of remaining surface and subsurface structures, dewatering, major stormwater rerouting, stormwater retention ponds and outlets, temporary security fencing for HRWP Site, SR 745 road entrance turn lanes into HRWP Site; and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, as set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB).
11/06/2024 08:00 PM UTC
690291-100009
The City of Columbus (hereinafter “City”) is accepting bids for Parsons Avenue Water Plant – Control Room and Laboratory Renovations, C.I.P. No. 690291-100009 the work for which consists of renovations to the Control Room and Water Quality Laboratory at PAWP including lighting, electrical systems, countertops, casework, sinks and fixtures, and other laboratory systems such as refrigeration, fume hoods, and DI water systems, 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).
11/06/2024 08:00 PM UTC
650875-120210
Mainline Lining - James Livingston 5 Blueprint Area
10/16/2024 07:00 PM UTC
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
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
650353-100007
SWWTP Organics Receiving and Bioenergy Utilization Facility
09/25/2024 07:00 PM UTC
RFQ028406
DPU Fire Hydrant Painting
09/04/2024 07:00 PM UTC
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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