Active SLED Opportunity · OHIO · CITY OF COLUMBUS – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE
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City of Columbus seeks bids for resurfacing 1.32 miles of Nelson Road including pavement repairs, curb and sidewalk replacement, and ADA curb ramps. Only pre-qualified contractors with ODOT status may bid. Bids due May 28, 2026, submitted via Bid Express only.
RFQ032759 1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until May 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the FRA-62-17.66 Improvements of Nelson Road, 111613, Capital Improvement Project 530282-100177 project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted. This project involves the resurfacing of 1.32 miles of Nelson Road (US62) from E. Broad Street to Fifth Avenue. The project is a transportation activity eligible to receive federal funding. This project includes roadway pavement repairs, spot replacement of curb and sidewalk, construction of ADA curb ramps, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, as set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB). Only pre-qualified prime contractors are eligible to submit bids for this project. ODOT Pre-qualification status must be in force at the time of bid, at the time of award, and through the life of the construction contract. The "prime" contractor must perform no less than 50 percent of the total original price. The SBE Goal for this project is 7%. The last day to submit questions is May 14, 2026; phone calls will not be accepted. Responses will be posted on Bid Express 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. 1.2 Classification: All bid documents (Invitation for Bid, technical specifications, plans, and future addenda) are available for review and download at www.bidexpress.com. Firms wishing to submit a bid must meet the mandatory requirements stated in the IFB. All questions concerning this project are to be sent to capitalprojects@columbus.gov. 1.3 Bid Express: Bidders must also have an account with one of Bid Express’ surety verification companies: Surety 2000 (www.surety2000.com) or Tinubu (https://www.tinubu.com/surety-for-brokers-and-agents) Contact them directly to set up an account.
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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