SLED Opportunity · OHIO · CITY OF COLUMBUS

    60-Bottled Water Service 26-27 IQA

    Issued by Public Utilities
    cityRFPcity of columbusSol. RFQ032597
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    due Apr 14, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    city of
    city
    NAICS CODE
    424490
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    City of Columbus seeks bids for an Indefinite Quantity Agreement for bottled water service including dispensers and bottled water delivery for Public Utilities locations through May 31, 2027.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    RFQ032597
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    Due Date
    April 14, 2026
    NAICS Code
    424490AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    city of columbus
    State
    ohio
    Agency
    Public Utilities

    Description

    PURPOSE: To establish an Indefinite Quantity Agreement for Bottled Water Service on an as needed basis for the Department of Public Utilities locations listed below. The estimated dollar amount to be spent on this agreement is $15,000.00 annually. This is an estimate of the annual needs of the City under this Agreement and are for bidding purposes only. This estimate is not to be construed as representing an actual order for that amount, or a guarantee that any minimum amount will be purchased. After the acceptance of an offer, individual written purchase orders may be issued as needed by the City to purchase items listed herein during the term of the agreement. At no time shall the obligation of the City agency exceed the dollar amount of any associated purchase order. The Agreement will be from date of execution to and including 5/31/2027. Any available funds not obligated by the City by means of a Purchase Order on or prior to that date shall be cancelled after that date. Bid will be awarded based on Line Items #30 and #60. Prices shall be FOB Destination Freight Prepaid & Allowed unless otherwise specified. Delivery Instructions: Each delivery location may have specific requirements for delivery specified on the purchase order. If no instructions are listed, please contact the City contact listed below to determine specific delivery instructions. Invoicing: all invoices should be emailed to DPUInvoices@columbus.gov BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS: For each line, please provide the unit cost as requested. These additional line items will be made available to the City at the pricing submitted through Indefinite Quantity Agreement expiration date. Any charges not specifically listed here will not be approved for payment, should a purchase order be awarded. Stacking Crates will be provided for the City at no additional charge. No bottled deposits will be accepted. Line #10 – New Hot/Cold Dispenser (Purchase) – EACH Line #20 – New Hot/Cold Dispenser (Rent) – MONTH Line #30 – 5 Gallon Bottle (Bottle deposits will not be accepted) – EACH Line #40 – 7 Ounce Disposable Cups (100/case) – CASE Line #50 – 16 Ounce Bottled Water Case (24 bottles) – CASE Line #60 – 16 Ounce Bottled Water Pallet (84 cases) – PALLET Line #70 – Miscellaneous Charges – EACH Department of Public Utilities Primary Locations/Contacts: • Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant – Daniel Sliemers– 614-645-3248 ext. 2229 6977 South High Street Lockbourne, OH 43137 • Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant – James Brown – 614-645-3138 ext. 1225 2104 Jackson Pike, Gate 3 Columbus, OH 43223 • Compost Facility – Josh Lutz/Dan Sliemers – 614-645-3248 ext. 2229 7000 Jackson Pike Lockbourne, OH 43137 • Division of Power – Doug Lehner/Connie Pennington -614-645-6329 3500 Indianola Avenue Columbus, OH 43214 (Additional locations may be added on an as needed basis. Location and contact information will be listed on the purchase order) Bids should include all fees, set-up, shipping, and handling if applicable. No hidden costs shall be revealed later.

    Key dates

    1. April 14, 2026Responses Due

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