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BID INFORMATION

VENDOR SERVICES

The procurement of goods and services is governed by Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code.

The Purchasing Office primarily procures materials, supplies, and equipment for contracts exceeding $1,000 for City agencies. It also enters into agreements for some services; however, most service contracts are awarded by the individual City agency Director's Offices.

SOLICITATIONS:

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Solicitations for materials, supplies, equipment, and some general services for contracts between $1,000 and less than $20,000s are posted at least 24 hours at the Purchasing Office and the Office attempts to secure at least three quotes.

CLICK HERE for complete listing of solicitations in VENDOR SERVICES

COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDS:

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Invitations for Bids (IFB) are prepared for these type of items contracts estimated to exceed $20,000, sent to registered vendors, and are advertised for at least 7 days.

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Request for Proposals (RFP) or Requests for Statements of Qualifications (RFSQ) are issued for Professional Services such as insurance, programming, and training, for contracts exceeding $50,000 and are advertised for at least 7 days.

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The City Bulletin contains advertisements for competitive sealed bids, contracts approved by ordinance and other actions of city council, is published by the Clerk's Office of the Columbus City Council, and is available in pdf format.

CLICK HERE for a listing of formal competitive sealed bids and then follow the instructions for receiving copies of bid proposals.

Disposal of surplus, rentals, and term contracts are handled by the Purchasing Office as well.


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