City of Columbus - Embedded Traffic Poles Black - RFQ033634 (2026)
City of ColumbusCity · Columbus, OH- Due
- Sep 15, 2026
- Deadline passed
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SUMMARY
The City of Columbus, Public Service Department is seeking bids for embedded traffic poles, specifically 36-foot traffic signal strain poles with color coating (Dark Bronze or Black), manufactured by Valmont Industries, Union Metal Industries, or Millerbernd Manufacturing.
Requirements include shop drawings, weldable grade hot rolled commercial quality grade A carbon steel, minimum yield strength of 55,000 psi, galvanization per ASTM-A123, and a 5-year warranty of coating delamination, blistering, and corrosion. The submission deadline is September 15, 2026. Bids must be submitted to the Public Service Department located at 1820 E. 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43219, complying with City of Columbus Construction and Material Specifications (CMS) and ODOT Standard Construction Drawings TC-81.10.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Electronic Q&A - Electronic Q&A - No
- Submit to
- 1820 E.17th Avenue Columbus, OH 43219 USA
- Scope location
- Columbus, OH
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Columbus?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 15, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 1820 E.17th Avenue Columbus, OH 43219 USA.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Columbus in OH, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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