SLED Opportunity · OHIO · COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS
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Columbus City Schools seeks bids for fire alarm upgrades at multiple elementary schools. Bids due July 17, 2026, with virtual pre-bid and evaluation meetings. LEDE participation encouraged.
Prospective Vendors: The District is soliciting bids for CCS Project No. 27007– Fire Alarm Upgrades Package I 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: Cranbrook ES $120,000.00 Scottwood ES $130,000.00 Westgate ES $165,000.00 Allowance: Estimates: Cranbrook ES $25,000.00 Scottwood ES $25,000.00 Westgate ES $25,000.00 until Friday, July 17, 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 Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the following link/location: https://ccsoh-us.zoom.us/j/85666017064 Meeting ID: 856 6601 7064 To join by phone use the following: +1 646-558-8656 Passcode: 718554 A virtual bid evaluation meeting will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Link will be sent to apparent low bidder after bid opening. Plans and specifications can be viewed for free via Public Purchase. 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. 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 Columbus City Dave Schoen at IMEG, Corp. Office PH 614-233-6911 or David.J.Schoen@imegcorp.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. Prevailing Wage Rates DO NOT apply to this Invitation to Bid. 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 LEDE Outreach Coordinator Duane Parks 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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