City of Columbus - POWER OF ONE 2027: Beautification and Business Support - RFQ033827
City of ColumbusCity · Columbus, OH- Due
- Nov 24, 2026
- 17 days left
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
- Primary contact
- Andrew Borst
The 30-second brief
The City of Columbus, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, is seeking proposals from individuals, firms, and/or organizations to assist in the implementation of Power of One 2027. Now in its 5th year, this exterior improvement initiative benefits small businesses through low-cost, high impact solutions to improve curb appeal, appearance, and overall vitality. The selected vendor will provide design services, one-on-one financial counseling services, advising, technical assistance, and the ability to identify small businesses to participate in the program. The submission deadline is November 24, 2026, with a notice of interest deadline on November 12, 2026.
Design services, One-on-one financial counseling services, Advising, Technical assistance, The ability to identify small businesses to participate in the program
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Summary
The City of Columbus, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, is seeking proposals from individuals, firms, and/or organizations to assist in the implementation of Power of One 2027.
Now in its 5th year, this exterior improvement initiative benefits small businesses through low-cost, high impact solutions to improve curb appeal, appearance, and overall vitality. The selected vendor will provide design services, one-on-one financial counseling services, advising, technical assistance, and the ability to identify small businesses to participate in the program. The submission deadline is November 24, 2026, with a notice of interest deadline on November 12, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Design services, One-on-one financial counseling services, Advising, Technical assistance, The ability to identify small businesses to participate in the program
- Submit to
- https://columbus.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/257560
- Scope location
- RFQ033827
Questions about this RFQ
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 November 24, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: https://columbus.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/257560. For questions, contact Andrew Borst.
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.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Andrew Borst. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Design services, One-on-one financial counseling services, Advising, Technical assistance, The ability to identify small businesses to participate in the program. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 24, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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What is the scope of this project?
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