SLED Opportunity · OHIO · COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS
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Columbus City Schools seeks bids for auditorium and gymnasium upgrades at multiple sites, including Hilltonia MS and Marion Franklin HS. Bids due Feb 10, 2026. Virtual pre-bid meeting Jan 27, 2026. LEDE participation encouraged with a 20% aspirational goal.
Prospective Vendors: The District is soliciting bids for CCS Project No. 26005 – Auditorium & Gymnasium Upgrades at Multiple Sites Public Purchase is being used to collect the bid. You will need to submit: Bid Form Bid Bond or Letter of Credit Power of Attorney LEDE Form A LEDE Form B ***All bids must be submitted to Public Purchase. We cannot accept any faxed or e-mailed bids.*** Electronic Bids will be received for: Base Bid: Estimates: Hilltonia MS $1,575,000.00 Marion Franklin HS $1,925,000.00 until Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., when they will be opened and posted publicly to the District website immediately thereafter. A virtual pre-bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the following link/location: https://ccsoh-us.zoom.us/j/89015770087 Meeting ID: 890 1577 0087 Passcode: 461500 To join by phone use the following: +1 646 558 8656 A virtual bid evaluation meeting will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Link will be sent to apparent low bidder after bid opening. Plans and Specifications may be secured at the bidder’s expense plus shipping costs from Franklin Imaging, 500 Schrock Road, Columbus, OH 43229, (T) 614-885-6894 or printroom@franklinimaging.com. Public inspection may be made at the City of Columbus Plan Room – operated by the Ohio Business Development Center, 1393 East Broad Street- Suite 104, Columbus, OH 43203, Office: 614-645-5663, Cell: 912-290-2122, Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday 1:00-4:00pm. Project information may be viewed at Dodge Data & Analytics at: http://dodgeprojects.construction.com/ and The Builders Exchange, 9555 Rockside Road, Suite 300, Valley View, OH 44125 if you are a member. Inquiries concerning these plans and specifications shall be directed in writing to Dusty Lake with DLR Group; Office PH 614-230-4131or dlake@DLRGROUP.com . Any written addendum will be sent to all plan holders. A bid guaranty and contract bond meeting the requirements of Section 153.571 of the Ohio Revised Code must accompany each bid. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. DOMESTIC STEEL USE REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 153.011 OF THE REVISED CODE APPLY TO THIS PROJECT. COPIES OF SECTION 153.011 OF THE REVISED CODE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ANY OF THE OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES. Columbus City Schools has established an Outreach Program to increase participation of businesses designated as Local Economically Disadvantaged Enterprises (LEDE). The Board of Education (BOE) has established an aspirational goal of 20% participation by business designated as LEDE. Vendors are strongly encouraged to use a good faith effort to support the BOE in achieving the Districts LEDE participation goals. Additional information can be obtained by reviewing the BOE Community Inclusion Policy 6400 or by contacting the Outreach Department at dparks@columbus.k12.oh.us
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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