Marion Franklin Exterior Improvements

The City of Columbus (hereinafter "City") is accepting bids for Marion Franklin Exterior Improvements, the work for which consists of facility improvements that will include window installation, power washing and painting, gutter installation, site grading and asphalt milling/sealing, remove and replace storefront windows at Lazelle Woods Community Center and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, plans and City of Columbus Construction and Material specifications set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB). WHERE & WHEN TO SUBMIT BID Bids will be received by the City of Columbus, Department of Recreation & Parks, Design & Construction, at www.bidexpress.com until July 23, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time. DRAWINGS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Drawings and technical specifications are available as separate documents at www.bidexpress.com. Drawings and technical specifications are contract documents. PRE-BID CONFERENCE A pre-bid conference will be held on Wednesday July 8, 2026 at 1pm (EST) at 2801 Lockbourne Rd, Columbus, OH 43207. Attendance is not required but strongly encouraged. NOTICE TO PROCEED/CONTRACT COMPLETION The City anticipates issuing a notice to proceed on or about late September 2026. All work is to be complete by February 28, 2027. QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE BID DOCUMENTS OR PROJECT Questions pertaining to the drawings, plans, specifications, IFB, and/or other contract documents must be submitted in writing to the Department of Recreation & Parks, by email to jwcox@columbus.gov on or before July 14, 2026 at 5:00 pm EST. No phone calls will be accepted.