SLED Opportunity · OHIO · COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS
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Columbus City Schools seeks plumbing parts and supplies stocked locally within 15 miles for pickup. Vendor evaluations occur bi-monthly. LEDE participation encouraged with a 20% goal. No substitutes allowed. Questions due by March 20, 2026.
1) Parts and materials should be stocked in your local warehouse and available for pickup in any quantity weekdays 8am-4pm except holidays, your local warehouse should be located within a 15 mile radius of Columbus City Schools Buildings and grounds department at 889 E 17th Ave Columbus Ohio, 43211. 2) We will have vendor evaluations during the school year beginning in October and taking place every 2 months after that. CCS 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 businesses 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 Outreach coordinator Terri Wise at outreachservices@columbus.k12.oh.us. No substitutes for equipment or parts listed Any questions must be submitted through Public Purchase by March 20th, 2026
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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