Columbus City Schools Playground & Site Improvements Bid 2025 - Project No. 26007
Columbus City Schools DistrictSchool · Columbus, OH- Due
- Nov 21, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 13, 2025
- Primary contact
- Lori Seeger
- (380) 997-7474
The 30-second brief
Columbus City Schools is soliciting electronic bids for Project No. 26007, Playground & Site Improvements. The scope includes work at six elementary school sites: Colerain ES, Eakin ES, Lindbergh ES, Salem ES, Scottwood ES, and West Mound ES. This is a single prime, all-or-nothing base bid with an estimated value of $2,750,000.00, including a $75,000.00 allowance. The project has a 20% LEDE and 25% Workforce Participation goal. Prevailing wage rates do not apply. Bids must be submitted via the Public Purchase portal by November 21, 2025. A virtual post-bid review is scheduled for the same day at 3:00 pm, with substantial completion targeted for August 7, 2026.
Electronic Bid, Community Inclusion forms, Vendor Application (for new contractors)
Base Bid - All or Nothing
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Summary
Columbus City Schools is soliciting electronic bids for Project No. 26007, Playground & Site Improvements.
The scope includes work at six elementary school sites: Colerain ES, Eakin ES, Lindbergh ES, Salem ES, Scottwood ES, and West Mound ES. This is a single prime, all-or-nothing base bid with an estimated value of $2,750,000.00, including a $75,000.00 allowance. The project has a 20% LEDE and 25% Workforce Participation goal. Prevailing wage rates do not apply. Bids must be submitted via the Public Purchase portal by November 21, 2025. A virtual post-bid review is scheduled for the same day at 3:00 pm, with substantial completion targeted for August 7, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Base Bid - All or Nothing
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Electronic Bid
- Community Inclusion forms
- Vendor Application (for new contractors)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
LEDE Vendor List, LEDE Certification Affidavit Instructions
- Submit to
- Public Purchase website (www.publicpurchase.com)
- Scope location
- Columbus, OH
- Reported agency
- Columbus City Schools
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Columbus City Schools District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 21, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Public Purchase website (www.publicpurchase.com). For questions, contact Lori Seeger.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Columbus City Schools District 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 Bid 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 Lori Seeger at (380) 997-7474. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Electronic Bid, Community Inclusion forms, Vendor Application (for new contractors). Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Base Bid - All or Nothing" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Columbus City Schools District?
All active and historical solicitations from Columbus City Schools District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Columbus City Schools District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: LEDE Vendor List, LEDE Certification Affidavit Instructions. Review the full document from Columbus City Schools District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Columbus, OH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.