Blueprint Hilltop 1 - Palmetto/Westgate Permeable Pavers & W

The City of Columbus, Ohio, Department of Public Utilities is soliciting competitive bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Blueprint Hilltop 1 - Palmetto/Westgate Permeable Pavers & Water Line Improvements project (CIP Nos. 650870-153001 & 690236-100145). The procurement encompasses the installation of multiple street sections of permeable pavers, associated water line relocations, stormwater system improvements, and all other work necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the project drawings, technical specifications, special provisions, and City of Columbus Construction and Material specifications. All bid submissions must be made electronically through Bid Express (www.bidexpress.com) by April 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with no public bid opening to be held. Bids will be opened electronically and posted immediately as "Apparent Bids" on the Bid Express platform for public review prior to final contract award determination. Hard copies and email submissions will not be accepted, and all prospective bidders must establish a free Bid Express account to access project documents and submit their bids. The project documents, including detailed technical specifications and plans, are available exclusively through the Bid Express website.

This project is anticipated to be funded through a loan from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) administered by the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) through the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA). A 5.4% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) subcontractor participation goal has been established as a requirement of the WPCLF loan program; notably, this is a subcontractor goal rather than a prime contractor goal, meaning that prime contractor spend does not count toward satisfying the DBE participation requirement. No specific incumbent vendors, current contractors, or award value ranges have been disclosed in the available procurement documents. Prospective bidders should note that questions regarding the project must be submitted by the deadline specified in the IFB, with responses provided through addenda posted on the Bid Express platform. The project involves multiple jurisdictions within Franklin County, Ohio, including the City of Columbus, indicating a significant municipal infrastructure improvement initiative.