Sidewalk Leveling for Tree Preservation 2026

INVITATION FOR BID (SERVICE):
: S L T
PROJECT NAME IDEWALK EVELING FOR REE
P 2026
RESERVATION
: R & P
DEPARTMENT NAME ECREATION ARKS
DIRECTOR : BERNITA A. REESE
D B D : 11/5/2026
ATE IDS UE
T B D : 2:00 PM
IME IDS UE
Local Time
B I
IDDER NFORMATION
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USINESS AME: _________________________________________
Updated: 6/4/25

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
INTRODUCTION
The City of Columbus is accepting Bids for Sidewalk Leveling for Tree Preservation 2026, which
consists of leveling the elevation of abutting sidewalk panels and other such work as may be
necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the scope of services set forth in this
Invitation for Bid (IFB).
This IFB contains the following sections:
Advertisement for Bids - This section provides a brief overview of the project and Bidding
process. Return this section with your Bid.
Scope of Services - This section describes the work to be performed and requirements for
performing the work.
All materials submitted in response to this advertisement will become part of the awarded
contract; will become the property of the city; will not be returned; and will be considered public
records subject to disclosure as contemplated by Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43. All materials
received will be open to the public once the sealed Bids are publicly opened and/or read.
WHERE & WHEN TO SUBMIT BID
Bids will be received by the City of Columbus, Department of Recreation & Parks, Forestry, until
Nevmber 5, 2026 at 2:00 pm local time. The bid should be emailed to Zach Bundy at
zbbundy@columbus.gov with the subject stating, "Sidewalk Leveling for Tree Preservation 2026
Bid - Company Name".
BID CANCELLATIONS AND REJECTIONS
The Director of Recreation & Parks may cancel the IFB, reject any or all Bids in whole or in part
when it is in the best interest of the city, waive technicalities, hold Bids for a period of 180 days
after the Bid opening, and/or advertise for new Bids, without liability to the city.
PRE-BID CONFERENCE
There will be no pre-bid conference.
SCHEDULE
The Contractor must perform all work before March 19th, 2027. Weekend work is not permitted.
All work must be substantially completed by March 15th, 2027. These are strict timelines that
cannot be adjusted due to facility programming and access.
EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND WORK SITE
The Bidder is expected to conduct a reasonable Project site investigation of the proposed Work
and examine carefully the IFB, and all other documents furnished or referenced by the City in the
Bid Documents, before submitting a Bid. The Contractor's reasonable site investigation shall also
include (1) review of these documents (but this is not substitute for Bidder's own investigation,

interpretation, or judgment), and (2) investigation of the Project site, borrow sites, site access,
hauling routes and all other locations related to the performance of the Work. The City reserves
the right to direct that the Contractor perform a mandatory site inspection. The Bidder shall, and
as and to the extent necessary, also make additional investigations of the Project site and existing
and subsurface conditions as it deems necessary prior to submitting the Bid. The Bidder must
obtain approval of the City prior to conducting any boring or subsurface exploration testing that
may disturb existing field conditions.
Submitting the Bid is an affirmative statement that the Bidder has made a reasonable
investigation of the proposed Work, the Project site, and the IFB and is satisfied as to the
character, quality, quantities and conditions to be encountered in performing all Work and as to
the requirements of the IFB.
The Bidder's investigation and examination shall be at the Bidder's expense and at no cost to the
City. Any physical variance at the Project site from that indicated by the IFB, discovered by the
Bidder during any investigation or examination conducted by the Bidder shall be called to the
attention of the City in writing prior to submitting a Bid. No claims of ignorance of any
requirements of the IFB or of any available data shall be accepted as a basis for any Claim for any
extra compensation, extra work, or extension of time.
QUESTIONS
Questions regarding the IFB should be submitted to Zach Bundy, City of Columbus, Forestry, via
email zbbundy@columbus.gov prior to November 2, 2026 at 3:00 pm local time.
The City or its representative will not be bound by any oral interpretations which are not reduced
to writing and included in addenda. Any interpretations of questions so raised, which -in the
opinion of the city or its representative require interpretations, will be issued by addenda and
posted on:
https://columbusvendorservices.powerappsportals.com/
RESPONSIBLE WAGE
Contractor shall pay a responsible wage to all employees directly performing the work specified
in this contract. The responsible wage is $21.37 per hour as noted in City Code 329.18(b)(11).
HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFIT
Contractor shall provide an adequate and affordable health insurance benefit to its employees.
The benefit must be provided as part of an overall compensation plan and the benefit cannot
be limited to a specific project. The health insurance benefit is "adequate and affordable" if it
meets both the minimum value and affordability requirements established in rules
promulgated pursuant to Public Law 111-148, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or
a successor to that law. The benefit must otherwise meet the requirements of a "bona fide"
fringe benefit, as defined in 29 CFR 4.171 or a successor to that section. An employer may
provide a health insurance benefit through the Small Business Health Options Program,
pursuant to Public Law 111-148, so long as it otherwise meets the criteria of this definition.

GENERAL CONTRACT PROVISIONS AND CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS SPECIFICATIONS
The 2018 edition of the City of Columbus Ohio Construction and Material Specifications
(hereafter referred to as CMS), including any Supplemental Specifications published on the
Department of Public Service's website, is hereby made a part of these bid documents. The
bidder agrees to abide by any terms and conditions regarding the submission and award of
construction bids contained within the CMS unless there is a conflict between the CMS and other
bid documents. If there should be a conflict between the CMS and other bid documents, or a
conflict between any of the bid documents, the order of precedence listed in the CMS will prevail
unless the IFB or a special provision states a different order of precedence. The bidder also agrees
the CMS will become one of the contract documents if bidder is awarded the contract.
Hard copies of the CMS are available for examination or purchase at the Department of Public
Service, 111 N. Front St., 1st Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 645-8376, and at the Department
of Public Utilities, 910 Dublin Rd., 4th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215, (614) 645-6141. Note that
the hard copy edition will not include any revisions (i.e., Supplemental Specifications) added
after its publishing. It is the bidder's responsibility to stay current. An electronic version of the
document, with Supplemental Specifications, can be viewed at the Department of Public
Service's website at https://www.columbus.gov/Templates/Detail.aspx?id=64840.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
The City of Columbus encourages the participation of city certified minority and female business
enterprises. While participation of and/or partnering with city certified minority and female
owned businesses is not a condition of Bid award, it is strongly encouraged.
Bidders will be given seven (7) business days after the Bid submittal date to update expired
contract compliance information for renewal of numbers or to initially apply for a number. If said
information has not been updated within 7 business days from the Bid submittal date, the Bid
may be deemed non-responsive and may no longer be considered. All contractors and
subcontractors who are party to a contract as defined in Columbus City Codes must hold valid
contract compliance certification numbers before the contract is executed. The City is not
responsible for notifying Bidders of expired contract compliance numbers after Bid submission.
This information is gathered and monitored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI). Please
contact ODI for assistance with identifying potential Minority contractors. Information on
contract compliance certification is available at https://www.columbus.gov/Government/Mayors-
Office/Office-of-Diversity-and-Inclusion
City of Columbus Office of Diversity and Inclusion
1111 East Broad Street, Suite 203
Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 645 -4764
MBE/FBE Certification and Contract Compliance

BID SHEET
For
Sidewalk Leveling for Tree Preservation 2026
EACH RESPONSIVE BIDDER SHALL INSERT, IN THE SPACE PROVIDED, THE INFORMATION REQUESTED BELOW.
Notice To Bidders: Base Bid or Item Bids may be awarded as separate contracts. Alternates will be awarded as part
of the base bid and will be awarded based on available funds.
Please see additional sheets for description and site plans. Listed address is nearest property address. All work is
located within CRPD Property.
BASE BID:
All work related to time and materials for Sidewalk Leveling for Tree Preservation 2026 Work per all plans and
specifications (see estimate of quantity breakdown on page 2 of construction plans. Contractor is required to
inspect site prior to project bid):
$_______________________________
Unit Cost for Potential Changes to Work:
Additional Sidewalk Panels: $__________________ / SF
Company Name:______________________________________________________________
Contact Name:________________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________
Email Address: _________________________________________________________________
Vendor Services/Contract Compliance #:_____________________________________________

Scope of Work
Columbus Recreation and Parks Department (CRPD) is seeking a contractor to level sidewalk panels and eliminate
trip hazards at 19 locations throughout the City of Columbus. Addresses and square footage are provided on the
following pages. The Contractor is responsible for site verifying actual square footage to be repaired. The Contractor
must complete all work before March 19th, 2027. Weekend work is not permitted. All work must be substantially
completed by March 15th, 2027. These are strict timelines that cannot be adjusted.
Base Scope of work consists of:
- Mobilizing labor and equipment to jobsite;
- Isolate the designated work area with signage and caution tape;
- Level sidewalk panels that have been lifted or shifted due to tree root growth;
- Eliminate all trip hazards and taper out sidewalk panels to minimize grade changes.
- Clean-up of area must be done on a daily basis while conducting scope of work.
SIDEWALK LEVELING SPECIFICATIONS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
This contract consists of the removal of trip hazards resulting from a difference in the
elevation of abutting sidewalk panels within the corporation limits of the City of Columbus.
The method of repair for this contract will be by sidewalk leveling to eliminate vertical
differences and result in a compliant, uniform surface.
1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Comply with all applicable federal, state and local requirements, including any
licenses and permits necessary to perform the specified work, methods of work and
disposal of waste material.
B. The Contractor shall have a qualified representative in charge of the work at all
times, to whom the City Project Manager and/or the City Representative can issue
directives, and who can act upon those directives. This person, or the Contractor,
shall be available to speak with concerned property owners and residents who have
questions about the project.
C. Subcontracting any of the work under this contract shall not be allowed without the
prior written consent of the City's Project Manager. Subcontracted work shall not
exceed 30% of the entire project.
D. Before the work begins, The City's Project Manager shall schedule a mandatory
"Notice to Proceed" meeting with the Contractor and all of the Contractor's field
supervisors expected to perform work under this contract. At this meeting, any
questions the Contractor may have shall be answered.

1.03 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Bidders must visit the job sites prior to bidding and assume full responsibility for
visual observation of existing conditions.
B. Work Notification: Notify the project Manager (614/306-6032) at least 3 working
days prior to start of work. The contractor shall give daily notification of leveling
location and progress to allow the inspection of work in a timely manner.
Proposed leveling locations for the current day and completed locations from
the previous day shall be emailed on a daily basis to the Project Manager.
Email address will be provided during the Pre-construction meeting.
C. Protect existing utilities, paving and other facilities from damage. Contact Ohio
Utility Protection Service (OUPS) at 811.
D. Protect all existing buildings, paving and other facilities, on and adjacent to the site,
from damage caused by site work operations. Restoration and repair of such damage
shall be at Contractor's expense. Report existing damaged infrastructure to the
Forestry office prior to progressing with work to show its pre-existing condition.
E. The Contractor shall be responsible for traffic control at the work site, including
pedestrian and vehicular safety within the worksite, and shall provide all necessary
warning devices, barricades and ground personnel to accomplish this. The Contractor
shall use "Closed Lanes Or Steel plate Events" website (columbus.gov/close) before
blocking or obstructing any streets, walkways or adjacent facilities. All traffic control
measures shall conform to applicable state and local codes, and minimize conflict
with normal usage. The Contractor shall be responsible to obtain any permits to work
on City rights-of-way, and when needed request procedures to post temporary "No
Parking" signs.
F. Location and identification of any drain lines, downspouts, or irrigation lines are the
responsibility of the contractor performing the work, prior to beginning the work.
G. The repair of any damage or blockages to drain lines, downspouts, irrigation lines, or
curb outlets is the responsibility of the contractor performing the work.
H. Promptly notify the City Representative of unexpected conditions.
I. No private equipment shall be left on City right-of-way overnight without prior
written consent of the City's Project Manager.
J. It should be noted that this is an on-call sidewalk improvement service for the City.
The estimated quantities in this contract will allow the City to determine the lowest and
best bid and establish a unit price for the on-call services associated with this contract.
The City reserves the right to increase, decrease, or non-perform any item(s) or
portion(s) thereof, as needed. A total cost will be established by the City, based on

available funds, for this work in order to determine a not to exceed amount for the
contract.
K. Hours of work shall be 8:00AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
Materials and equipment shall be as selected by the Contractor and conform to the above
requirements. Only the materials and equipment listed on the bid sheet shall be used on the
job.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 INSPECTION
The Contractor shall consult with the Project Manager concerning the scheduling of
all work to ensure that the contract will be completed on time and avoid potential
conflicts within our right-of-way. At the end of each day, the Contractor shall email the
Project Manager present a progress report for the work completed in that time period.
The Project Manager may inspect work in progress at any time, at their discretion. The
Contractor shall give the Project Manager five workdays' notice when requesting final
inspection. Any punch list items noted during the final inspection shall be addressed in a
timely manner by the Contractor, and prior to final payment.
3.02 PERFORMANCE
A. The City does not guarantee that the provided quantities will be the actual quantity of
work performed. The actual amount of work to be performed in this contract shall be
ultimately established from, and is dependent on, the necessary repairs throughout the
City during the contract duration.
B. Trip hazards must be removed entirely from the sidewalk surface leaving no deviation
between panels. Partial or incomplete repairs are not acceptable.
C. Any damage to sidewalk panels during the leveling process shall be repaired by the
contractor as City of Columbus Forestry sees fit.
D. Repairs must meet ADA compliance for slope ratio unless a written exception is
granted by City of Columbus Forestry such as in the case of a temporary repair to
reduce a hazard for a short-term pending permanent repairs. Repairs found to be out of
compliance with ADA standards will be repaired by the contractor at no additional cost
to the City.
E. Any impacts to trees shall be communicated to City of Columbus Forestry for approval

prior to those impacts taking place. Please refer to the Columbus Tree Technical
Manual when considering tree impacts.
3.03 CLEANING
Perform cleaning during installation of the work and upon completion of the work.
Remove from site all excess materials, soil, debris and equipment. Repair any
damage.
3.04 ACCEPTANCE
A. Upon receipt of notice of completion from the Contractor, the Project Manager may
arrange for a street-by-street final inspection of all work sites. If punch list items are
identified at this time, the Contractor shall notify the City Representative when such
work has been completed, and final acceptance inspection arranged.
B. At the discretion of the Project Manager, this contract may be voided for failure on
the part of the Contractor to comply with all sections of this contract. If voided, the
remaining uncompleted work will be awarded to another bidder.
END OF SECTION
Address Street Sq Ft Estimate
4527 Dover Commons Ct 56
4240 Preservation Ave 80
4256 Preservation Ave 52
2789 Blarefield Dr 92
6718 Upper Brook 36
4324 BLUE RIVER CT 80
2648 BREATHSTONE CT 76
8800 EDGERTON DR 44
3783 KILMUIR DR 148
3800 KILMUIR DR 64
4091 LEITRIM CT 72
5763 LONGFORD DR 172
3447 ROCKPOINTE CT 172
3822 ROCKPOINTE DR 140
3816 SECRETARIAT CT 124
3472 STONEVISTA LN 68
3422 WATERPOINT DR 180
3393 WATERPOINT DR 124