“Attention DBE Companies”

Kokosing Construction Co., Inc. is preparing a bid for the City of Lancaster FAI – CR48/90/555 – VAR – Paving Project.  We are seeking quotes for any portion of the project listed that you are qualified to perform or provide supplies, which includes the following:

Asphalt and Concrete Pavement Removal, Asphalt and Concrete Pavement Repairs, Asphalt Pavement Milling, Excavation, Aggregate Base Course, Asphalt Paving, Concrete Pavement, Pavement Markings and concrete curb and gutter.

Copies of the bidding documents can be obtained from the BidExpress service at www.bidexpress.com, The Builders Exchange or at 6235 Westerville Rd., Westerville, OH  43081.  Please submit quotes to Ryan Davis via e-mail at  rad@kokosing.biz by 4:00 p.m., March 5, 2025, or fax at 740-957-9227.  Ryan may be contacted at 740-497-8966.

“Kokosing Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer.”

 

The Columbus City Schools Board of Education is accepting electronic bids for the Roof Replacement at the Food Service Production Center.

📅 Bid Due Date: Friday, March 14, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM (via Public Purchase)
🌐 More Information & Requirements: http://www.columbus.k12.oh.us/rfp
📑 Plans & Specifications: Available at Franklin Imaging

#BidNotice #ConstructionOpportunities #RoofReplacement #ColumbusCitySchools #Procurement #OhioMBE

🔨 Bid Opportunity: City of Lancaster 2025 Street Improvement Program – Paving

Kokosing Construction Co., Inc. is seeking quotes from MBE and WBE companies for various portions of this project, including:

✅ Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal
✅ Pavement Repairs
✅ Asphalt Pavement Milling
✅ Excavation & Aggregate Base Course
✅ Asphalt Paving & Concrete Pavement
✅ Pavement Markings & Concrete Curb & Gutter

📜 Bid Documents: Available at www.bidexpress.com, The Builders Exchange, or at 6235 Westerville Rd., Westerville, OH 43081.

📅 Quote Submission Deadline: March 5, 2025, by 4:00 PM
📧 Email Quotes to: Ryan Davis at rad@kokosing.biz
📠 Fax: 740-957-9227
📞 Questions? Call Ryan at 740-497-8966

Kokosing Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer.

#MBE #WBE #BidOpportunity #ConstructionProjects #Paving #LancasterOhio #OhioMBE #KokosingConstruction

A few spots remain for the February OhioMBE Procurement Fair! Don’t miss your opportunity to connect with Elford, Kokosing, and Ruscilli Construction and grow your business.

📅 Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
📍 Location: The Peak at Edison, Gahanna
🔗 Register now: OhioMBE.com

Make new connections, secure contracts, and take your business to the next level! Act fast—spaces are limited!

#OhioMBE #ProcurementFair #SmallBusiness #ContractingOpportunities #MBE #Networking

The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) is seeking proposals from qualified providers to administer the VAWA Program, ensuring housing protections for CMHA residents experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking.

📅 Proposal Deadline: Friday, March 14, 2025, by 11:00 AM
📍 Submission Location: CMHA Central Office, 880 E. 11th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211
📧 Electronic submissions preferred:

• Technical Responses: technicalresponse@cmhanet.com
• Fee Proposals: feeproposal@cmhanet.com

Pre-Proposal Conference

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM
🔗 Join via Zoom: Click Here
🆔 Meeting ID: 847 4768 9054 | 🔑 Passcode: 631990

Scope of Work:

The selected provider will:
✔️ Certify VAWA claims and issue emergency housing vouchers
✔️ Connect claimants to support services
✔️ Maintain records, tracking, and reporting in coordination with CMHA
✔️ Assist residents in securing safe, stable housing

Provider Requirements:

✅ Active member of the Ohio Domestic Violence Network
✅ Experience with trauma-informed services for diverse communities
✅ Capability to process VAWA referrals from CMHA’s 14,000+ households
✅ Partnerships with law enforcement, child protective services, and social support agencies

📜 How to Access the RFP Documents:
🔗 Visit www.cmhanet.com → Business Opportunities → Purchasing/Open Opportunities
📞 For assistance, contact Andrea Quinichett, Purchasing Manager at 614-421-4434 or aquinichett@cmhanet.com

📢 Don’t miss this opportunity to support survivors and provide essential housing services in Franklin County!

#RFP #VAWA #DomesticViolenceSupport #HousingPrograms #ColumbusMetropolitanHousing #OhioMBE #SupportSurvivors #CommunityImpact

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Join us for two valuable training sessions designed to help small business owners and contractors gain essential knowledge for growth and success!

📢 Happening Today!

📌 Certification 101
📅 Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | ⏰ 11:30 AM
✔️ Learn the benefits of business certifications
✔️ Understand the application process
✔️ Get expert tips on qualifying and leveraging your certification for contracts

📢 Coming Up Tomorrow!

📌 Estimating with James Jones III
📅 Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | ⏰ 6:00 PM
✔️ Gain insights into construction estimating fundamentals
✔️ Learn best practices for accurate and profitable bidding
✔️ Get real-world advice from industry expert James Jones III

💡 Both sessions are FREE for OBDC Members!

📍 Secure your spot today at OHBDC.org and equip yourself with the tools to succeed!

🔗 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert knowledge, ask questions, and network with fellow business owners. Invest in your business success today!

#OBDC #BusinessTraining #Certification #ConstructionEstimating #SmallBusinessSuccess #Entrepreneurship #ProfessionalDevelopment

LEGAL NOTICE 

FIRE ALARM UPGRADES-PACKAGE I 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 Wednesday, March 12, 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.

🚧 Attention DBE/DBP firms! 🚧

There’s an exciting opportunity for minority and diverse businesses in the construction industry. Join the In-Person Outreach Event for the Columbus Airport New Terminal Project – GMP 8 Terminal Interiors & Finishes and connect with key industry leaders!

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Huntington Empowerment Center, 780 Mt. Vernon Ave, Columbus, OH 43203
🔗 RSVP by March 4, 2025: Click Here to Register

Why Attend?

✅ Meet & Network with Hensel Phelps, Elford, Large Firms & DBE/DBP Trade Partners
✅ Connect with Resource Partners – Ohio MBDA, OMSDC, Adelphi Bank, Columbus Urban League, ECDI
✅ Explore Contracting Opportunities in interior construction, millwork, drywall, flooring, landscaping, FF&E, signage, and more!
✅ Hear from Industry Leaders:

• Andrea Wilkes (Columbus Urban League)
• Denise Gilliam (Elford)
• Monica Womack (Ohio Department of Development)
• Khori Baylor (Columbus Regional Airport Authority)
• Daniel Fils-Aime (Hensel Phelps)

🔹 Subcontracting and supplier opportunities are available for certified diverse firms! Don’t miss this chance to grow your business, expand your network, and land major contracts.

📢 Spread the word and register today!

Are you a small business owner looking for FREE expert guidance and resources to grow your business? Don’t miss the Small Business Success Summit: Resources & Financial Guidance, hosted by the City of Gahanna as part of the February OhioMBE Procurement Fair!

📅 Date: February 27, 2025
📍 Location: The Peak at Edison, 781 Science Blvd, Gahanna, OH 43230
🕚 Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
💰 Cost: FREE – RSVP at OhioMBE.com

Meet the Experts & Business Support Organizations:

✅ City of Gahanna
✅ Gahanna Area Chamber of Commerce
✅ Small Business Administration (SBA)
✅ ECDI (Economic & Community Development Institute)
✅ One Columbus

What You’ll Gain:

✔ Business development resources
✔ Funding and financial planning support
✔ Certification and growth strategies
✔ Networking with industry professionals

This FREE event is open to all small business owners and entrepreneurs looking to access valuable resources. RSVP at OhioMBE.com

📩 For more details, contact Bernita at bernita@ohbdc.org.

📢 Spread the word! Tag a fellow business owner who could benefit from these amazing free resources!

#OhioMBE #SmallBusinessSuccess #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurResources #GahannaBusiness #NetworkingOpportunities 🚀

We’re excited to announce that the February 11 edition of the OhioMBE Bid Board is now live! This issue is packed with key contracting opportunities and important updates for Ohio’s small and minority-owned businesses.

📢 New contracting opportunities include:
🏗️ Lawn Care Maintenance Services
🏗️ Fire Alarm & Security Upgrades
🏗️ Playground & Site Improvements
🏗️ CMAR & A/E Services
🏗️ Mid-Ohio Food Collective Eastland Prosperity Center
🏗️ Community-Based Correction Facility Construction
🏗️ The Wilds – Giraffe Barn
🏗️ County & 911 Call Center Projects

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OhioMBE Procurement Fair & Business Resource Summit

Looking for FREE business resources and financial guidance to grow your business?

📅 Date: February 27, 2025
📍 Location: The Peak at Edison, 781 Science Blvd, Gahanna, OH
🕚 Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
💰 Cost: FREE – RSVP at OhioMBE.com

💼 What You’ll Gain:
✅ Business development resources
✅ Expert financial planning & funding opportunities
✅ Certification guidance
✅ Networking with industry leaders

📢 Want to participate in the Procurement Fair matchmaking sessions? Separate registration is required at buytickets.at/the912group.

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BuildSmart Coaching for Contractors

🔨 New Opportunity for Contractors! OBDC’s BuildSmart Coaching Program is a one-on-one mentoring initiative designed to help contractors enhance their skills and navigate project challenges.

💡 What You’ll Gain:
✅ Personalized 1.5-hour coaching sessions
✅ Guidance in project management, estimating, and compliance
✅ In-person or virtual coaching options

💰 Fee: $25 per quarter (plus $25 OBDC membership fee)
📌 Apply today at OHBDC.org

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📅 Upcoming Events:
🎉 OhioMBE Procurement Fair – Feb. 27 – Connect with procurement reps & grow your business!
🎓 OBDC Certification 101 Classes – Learn how to get certified!
🛠️ Estimating with James Jones III – Feb. 19 – Hands-on training for contractors!

📌 View the full Bid Board here: https://bit.ly/4gEHNT9

📢 Please share this with other business owners!

#OhioMBE #BidBoard #ContractingOpportunities #SmallBusiness #ProcurementFair #BusinessSummit #ConstructionOpportunities #BuildSmart #BlackBusiness #SupportLocal