Active SLED Opportunity · OHIO · CITY OF COLUMBUS – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE
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The City of Columbus seeks bids for construction services to install sidewalks, replace drive aprons, and upgrade curb ramps in the South Linden area. The project includes stormwater management features and requires electronic bid submission by May 21, 2026.
RFQ032687 1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service is receiving bids until May 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time, for construction services for the UIRF – South Linden Sidewalks 2017 project. Bids are to be submitted only at www.bidexpress.com. Hard copies shall not be accepted. This project involves sidewalk installation where gaps occur in the existing sidewalk facilities on six streets in the South Linden area. The streets include McGuffey Road, Dresden Street, E. 24th Avenue, E. 23rd Avenue, E. 22nd Avenue, and Grasmere Avenue. Installation of the sidewalks will also include replacement of drive aprons where necessary and installation/upgrading non‐compliant curb ramps at all public intersections. Stormwater BMPs will be constructed as required as part of the project, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, as set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB). All questions concerning this project are to be sent to capitalprojects@columbus.gov. The last day to submit questions will be specified in the IFB; phone calls will not be accepted. Responses will be posted on Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com as an addendum. A pre-bid meeting will not be held. 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. 1.2 Classification: All bid documents (Invitation for Bid, technical specifications, plans, and future addenda) will be available for review and download on Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com after the IFB is published. Firms must meet the mandatory requirements stated in the IFB for a bid to be considered for contract award. 1.3 Bid Express: If you do not have an account with Bid Express and you would like to review project information or submit a bid, you will need to register for an account. Go to www.bidexpress.com in order to sign up. 1.4 Vendor Registration: Vendors must register on the Vendor Services portal before doing business with the City of Columbus. To get registered, please visit the following link: https://new.columbus.gov/Business-Development/Bids-Solicitations/Vendor-Resources. After vendor registration, you will receive an email inviting you to complete the required Contract Compliance (EBO) Questionnaire. Vendors must be contract compliant in order to do business with the City of Columbus. To get compliant, please visit the following link: https://new.columbus.gov/Business-Development/Bids-Solicitations/Vendor-Resources. To complete our online certification application, track the status of your application and receive a copy of your certification approval letter, visit: https://columbus.diversitycompliance.com/. For more certification information or questions, contact us at: DiversityCertifications@columbus.gov.
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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