690600-100000 Home Road Water Plant

The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, is soliciting bids until June 3, 2026, for the construction of the Home Road Water Plant project (CIP No. 690600-100000). The comprehensive project scope includes site acceptance following prior site preparation, extensive earthwork such as clearing, excavation, and rock blasting, demolition of existing structures and utilities, and protection of existing infrastructure to remain. The work encompasses installation of major water treatment facilities and process components, including raw water intakes, multiple pump stations, rapid mix basins, re-carbonation basins, ozone and UV disinfection buildings, filter and GAC buildings, chemical buildings, residuals pump station, decant structures, administration buildings, parking facilities, and perimeter security. The construction also covers paving and landscaping, electrical infrastructure including duct banks and switchgear, and integration of PV solar systems, all in conformity with provided drawings, technical specifications, and City of Columbus construction and material standards. The contract estimate is approximately $2 million, with a performance period extending up to about 6.7 years from notice to proceed, including key milestones like substantial completion and operational demonstration. Evaluation and award decisions will consider bidder responsibility elements such as experience, compliance, subcontractor qualifications, and adherence to regulatory standards, including Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set at 5.4%. Required certifications relate to debarment, equal employment opportunity, American Iron and Steel compliance, and DBE utilization, with mandatory submission of corresponding forms. Quality requirements mandate first-class workmanship, watertight and defect-free construction, and a three-year warranty on workmanship and materials. Inspection and acceptance are conducted on-site by the City and designated management teams, with corrective actions at the contractor's expense for any deficiencies. Packaging and material handling rules emphasize protection from environmental exposure and proper storage, though no specialized federal packaging or marking standards apply. Submission of bids must occur electronically via Bid Express, with strict deadlines and documentation requirements but without an established federal acquisition clause framework or formalized evaluation weighting, indicating a locally governed procurement following standard municipal construction contract practices.