LEGAL NOTICE
FIRE ALARM UPGRADES-PACKAGE II AT MULTIPLE SITES
Electronic bids for the above-referenced projects will be received by the BOARD OF EDUCATION, City School District of Columbus, Ohio, Office of Capital Improvements, (via Public Purchase), until Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. More information can be found on the District’s web site at http://www.columbus.k12.oh.us/rfp. The plans and specifications are on file with Franklin Imaging.
Robertson Construction is seeking subcontractors and suppliers interested in bidding on the Village of Granville, Ohio – Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements – REBID project. This project is a Davis Bacon Prevailing Wage and Tax-Exempt project with the current negotiated goal for construction related activities is 5.4% (the total goal is based on 3.1% of MBEs and 2.3% of WBEs participation).
Project Overview:
We are inviting qualified firms to submit pricing and participate in this exciting opportunity. If you are a certified MBE/WBE firm, we strongly encourage your participation to help us meet the project’s MBE/WBE goal.
For more details on the project, please view the full plans and documents at the following link: E-8556 Village of Granville – Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements – REBID
If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to reach out to skelly@robertsonconstruction.net.
📍 Project Location: 3069 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43207
📅 Bid Due Date: June 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🛠️ Construction Start: September 2025
🏁 Completion: March 2026
Project Overview:
The City of Columbus is soliciting bids for the renovation and expansion of the Women’s Locker Room at Fire Station 22. The project includes demolition of the existing Women’s Shower Room and storage area, followed by construction of a new Female Shower and Locker Room.
✅ MBE/WBE Participation Goal: 11% (City of Columbus)
📑 Prevailing Wage Required
💲 Tax Exempt Project
📂 Access Bidding Documents: https://bit.ly/4jCJim1
📧 Inquiries & Bid Access Contact:
Aaron Daman – Elford Construction
📩 adaman@elford.com
For more bid opportunities, visit OhioMBE.com.
The Westerville Chamber of Commerce will be participating in the upcoming OhioMBE Procurement Fair, hosted by the City of Westerville on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM at Everal Barn & Homestead.
This business matchmaking event is designed to connect small, minority-, and women-owned businesses with organizations committed to supplier diversity. Attendees will engage in 15-minute, one-on-one appointments with buyers and resource partners.
📍 Location: Everal Barn & Homestead, 60 N. Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH
🕧 Time: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
🎟️ Register at: https://buytickets.at/the912group
Join us and make new contracting connections. More organizations are confirming daily—stay tuned to OhioMBE.com and follow @OhioMBE for updates!
The Ohio Women’s Chamber of Commerce is proud to unveil the official OWCC Business Directory — a vibrant, growing listing of women-owned businesses across Ohio.
🔗 View the Directory
➕ Submit Your Business
💳 Join with a Pay-What-You-Can Membership
This searchable directory connects community members, procurement officers, and other business owners with talented, dynamic women entrepreneurs. OWCC members are highlighted in pink and receive additional visibility throughout the platform.
Whether you’re a consultant, contractor, creative, or CEO — your business belongs here.
✨ Let’s grow together.
✨ Let’s buy from each other.
✨ Let’s make HERstory.
The OWCC Business Directory is a program of the Ohio Business Development Center (OHBDC) and proudly hosted at WomeninOhio.com.
The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority is accepting sealed bids for:
🏢 Fire Damage and Related Work at Darrow Road Apartments
📍 600 Darrow Road, Akron, OH 44305
📅 Bid Deadline: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM (local time)
🛠️ Project involves repairs and restoration due to fire damage.
📑 Specs available at SE Blueprint: (330) 376-1689 | seblue@seblueprint.com
🖥️ Or visit HousingAgencyMarketplace.com (vendor registration required)
📞 Questions? Contact Michele Kindler at 330-376-7792.
📲 Read the full bid notice at OhioMBE.com
💼 Diverse, minority, and small businesses are strongly encouraged to participate!
#Akron #BidOpportunity #OhioMBE #ConstructionBid #FireRestoration #DiverseSuppliers #SmallBusiness #MBE #WBE #PublicContracting #AkronHousing
Job Costing & Budget Control for Construction Projects
📅 June 18, 2025 | 🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Online | 💻 Free for OBDC Members
The OBDC Construction Academy invites contractors, estimators, and project managers to a vital training session designed to help you take control of your numbers and protect your profits.
In this 90-minute session, you’ll learn:
✅ How to create and manage a job cost system
✅ Best practices for tracking labor, material, and overhead expenses
✅ How to spot budget red flags before they impact your bottom line
✅ The role of change orders and how to price them accurately
✅ Real-world tools and templates to improve financial oversight
🎟️ Register today at OHBDC.org
🔗 Free for OBDC Members
Let the numbers work for you. Join us and learn how to build smarter.
The next OhioMBE Procurement Fair will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM at the historic Everal Barn & Homestead, located in Westerville, Ohio. This highly anticipated event is proudly hosted by the City of Westerville.
The OhioMBE Procurement Fair is designed to connect small, minority-, and women-owned businesses with public and private sector buyers. Attendees will participate in 15-minute, one-on-one matchmaking meetings with procurement professionals, making it a valuable opportunity to grow contracting connections and expand visibility.
More organizations are confirming daily. Attendees are encouraged to follow @OhioMBE on social media and check back regularly for updates.
📍 Location:
Everal Barn & Homestead
60 N. Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43081
🕧 Time: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
💵 Cost: $25 per attendee
🎟️ Register today at: https://buytickets.at/the912group
“The OhioMBE Procurement Fair is about access, visibility, and opportunity. We are intentional about creating spaces where diverse suppliers can connect directly with decision-makers. These events change business trajectories—and that’s why we keep showing up.”
— Ronda Watson Barber, Publisher, OhioMBE
New bids are open and June is packed with powerful opportunities to grow your business, network, and learn. Tap in and thrive!
📎 View full Bid Board 👉 https://bit.ly/3FqcWgB
📌 Certification 101 (Online)
📅 Saturday, June 7 @ 8:30 AM
📅 Tuesday, June 10 @ 11:30 AM
🔗 Register at OHBDC.org
🏗️ Job Costing & Budget Control for Construction Projects
📅 Tuesday, June 18 | 🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Online – OBDC Construction Academy
🔗 Register at OHBDC.org
🤝 OhioMBE Procurement Fair
📅 Tuesday, June 24 | 🕧 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Everal Barn – Westerville, OH
🔗 Register: https://buytickets.at/the912group
🎤 Pitch & Connect: Women Moving Logistics Forward
📅 Wednesday, June 25 | 🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Online – Hosted by the Ohio Women’s Chamber of Commerce
🔗 Register at WomeninOhio.com
📣 Share the Bid Board, tag a business owner, and subscribe to the OhioMBE newsletter at OhioMBE.com.
Always advocating for inclusion & opportunity,
Ronda Watson Barber
Publisher, OhioMBE
#OhioMBE #BidBoard #BlackBusiness #SupplierDiversity #Certification101 #ConstructionBusiness #WomenInBusiness #ProcurementFair #PitchAndConnect #SupportLocal 🚀
🔨 Project: City of Columbus – North Bank Pavilion Renovation
📅 Bid Due Date: June 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM
📍 Location: 311 W. Long St., Columbus, OH 43215
🗓 Start: December 2025 | Completion: April 2026
Scope Includes:
✅ MBE/WBE Goal: 15% (City of Columbus)
✅ Prevailing wages required
✅ Tax-exempt project
📩 Contact: DJ Fett at djfett@elford.com for bid documents
🔧 Project: Franklin County Office on Aging Renovation
📅 Bid Due Date: June 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM
📍 Location: 280 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
🗓 Start: July 2025 | Completion: September 2025
Bid Packages Being Accepted:
1.0 Final Cleaning
2.0 Demolition
9.0 Drywall & Acoustical
9.2 Resilient Flooring & Carpet
9.9 Painting
21.0 Fire Suppression
23.0 HVAC
26.0 Electrical & Technology
✅ SEBE Goal: 20% (Franklin County)
✅ Prevailing wages required
✅ Tax-exempt project
📌 Contractors must meet Franklin County’s quality contractor requirements (see Article 8 of the ITB)
📩 Contact: Matt Allshouse at mallshouse@elford.com for bid documents
#BidNotice #ElfordConstruction #ColumbusProjects #MBE #WBE #SEBE #OhioMBE #ConstructionOpportunities #FranklinCounty #CityOfColumbus