What does Recreation & Parks/Sports Division do?

The Recreation & Parks/Sports Division of the City of Columbus is dedicated to maintaining, upgrading, and expanding public recreational infrastructure to ensure safe, accessible, and sustainable community spaces. Its core mission centers on supporting outdoor recreation, athletic facilities, and park amenities through targeted infrastructure improvements, environmental stewardship, and facility modernization. Strategic priorities include enhancing park utilities through HVAC and plumbing systems, restoring natural landscapes, and upgrading sports fields and recreational buildings to meet public demand. Key programs focus on wetland conservation, stormwater management, and energy-efficient facility upgrades, reflecting a growing emphasis on environmental resilience and long-term operational sustainability. The agency frequently procures specialized construction and maintenance services, particularly plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contracting; landscaping; and site preparation, indicating a strong reliance on integrated facility lifecycle management. Electrical and roofing services are also regularly sourced to support aging infrastructure. Procurements are typically issued as competitive solicitations with no set-asides, favoring open bidding processes to ensure technical competency and cost-effective delivery of complex public works. Primary procurement targets include NAICS 238220 (plumbing and HVAC), 561730 (landscaping), and 238210 (electrical contracting), alongside environmental consulting and parking infrastructure services. The agency consistently engages contractors with proven expertise in municipal public works, demonstrating a preference for vendors capable of delivering turnkey solutions across multiple trades. Recent solicitations for wetland restoration and simulator room renovations reveal a growing integration of ecological and technology-driven enhancements into traditional park operations. As a division of the City of Columbus, the Recreation & Parks/Sports Division operates citywide, managing over 150 parks and athletic facilities. It utilizes standard municipal procurement vehicles, including request for proposals and competitive solicitations, to acquire goods and services from qualified contractors across construction, environmental, and facility support sectors. The agency’s structure emphasizes cross-functional coordination between engineering, environmental, and sports programming teams to align procurement with community needs.

How do I find contracts from Recreation & Parks/Sports Division?

You can find contracts from Recreation & Parks/Sports Division on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

What contracts does Recreation & Parks/Sports Division award?

Recreation & Parks/Sports Division awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

How do I do business with Recreation & Parks/Sports Division?

To do business with Recreation & Parks/Sports Division, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

Who are the top contractors for Recreation & Parks/Sports Division?

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Where is Recreation & Parks/Sports Division located?

Recreation & Parks/Sports Division is located in OH. While the agency may have offices in multiple locations, contract opportunities can be performed at various places of performance across the country.

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The Recreation & Parks/Sports Division of the City of Columbus is dedicated to maintaining, upgrading, and expanding public recreational infrastructure to ensure safe, accessible, and sustainable community spaces. Its core mission centers on supporting outdoor recreation, athletic facilities, and park amenities through targeted infrastructure improvements, environmental stewardship, and facility modernization.

Recreation & Parks/Sports Division is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors.

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