The June 11 OhioMBE Bid Board is live

๐Ÿšจ The June 11 OhioMBE Bid Board is LIVE! ๐Ÿšจ
New contracting opportunities are waiting for YOU at OhioMBE.com ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Current Opportunities:
๐Ÿ”ฅ Fire Damages @ Darrow Road Apts โ€“ Due July 9
๐Ÿšจ Fire Alarm Upgrades (Package II) โ€“ Due July 7
๐Ÿข Property Management Services โ€“ Due June 16
๐Ÿš’ Fire Station 22 Womenโ€™s Locker Room Expansion โ€“ Due June 19
๐Ÿข Office on Aging Renovation โ€“ Due June 13
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Norwich Twp Safety Services Bldg โ€“ Due June 17
๐Ÿฅค Nutritional Supplements โ€“ Due June 11
๐Ÿš— Towing & Impound Management โ€“ Due July 1
๐Ÿ’ง WWTP Improvements (Granville Rebid) โ€“ Due July 8
๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking Lot Construction @ Trinity Baptist Church โ€“ Details on OhioMBE.com

๐Ÿ“… Plus: Business events, construction training, and procurement fairs โ€” check it all out NOW ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/3HAw5go

#OhioMBE #BidBoard #BlackBusiness #ConstructionOpportunities #BuyBlack #ColumbusContracting #SupplierDiversity ๐Ÿš€

Columbus City Schools issues bid notice for Fire Alarm Upgrade-Package II at Multiple Sites

LEGAL NOTICEย 
FIRE ALARM UPGRADES-PACKAGE II AT MULTIPLE SITESย 

Electronic bids for the above-referenced projects will be received by the BOARD OFย  EDUCATION, City School District of Columbus, Ohio, Office of Capital Improvements, (viaย  Public Purchase), until Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. More information can be found on theย  Districtโ€™s web site at http://www.columbus.k12.oh.us/rfp. The plans and specifications are on fileย  with Franklin Imaging.ย 

Robertson Construction seeks subs/suppliers for the Granville WWTP Improvements – Rebid

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:

  • Project Name:ย Village of Granville – Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements – REBID
  • Location:ย Granville, Ohio
  • Project Number:ย E-8556
  • Bid Submission Deadline:ย Tuesday July 8, 2025, by 12pm EST

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.

Elford BID NOTICE: City of Columbus Fire Station 22 โ€“ Womenโ€™s Locker Room Expansion ๐Ÿšจ

๐Ÿ“ Project Location: 3069 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43207
๐Ÿ“… Bid Due Date: June 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Construction Start: September 2025
๐Ÿ Completion: March 2026

Project Overview:
The City of Columbus is soliciting bids for the renovation and expansion of the Womenโ€™s Locker Room at Fire Station 22. The project includes demolition of the existing Womenโ€™s Shower Room and storage area, followed by construction of a new Female Shower and Locker Room.

โœ… MBE/WBE Participation Goal: 11% (City of Columbus)
๐Ÿ“‘ Prevailing Wage Required
๐Ÿ’ฒ Tax Exempt Project

๐Ÿ“‚ Access Bidding Documents: https://bit.ly/4jCJim1
๐Ÿ“ง Inquiries & Bid Access Contact:
Aaron Daman โ€“ Elford Construction
๐Ÿ“ฉ adaman@elford.com


For more bid opportunities, visit OhioMBE.com.

Westerville Chamber of Commerce Joins June OhioMBE Procurement Fair

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.

โœ… Confirmed Participants:

  • City of Westerville (Host)
  • City of Columbus
  • Ohio Bureau of Workersโ€™ Compensation (Resource Partner)
  • Huntington Bank
  • Westerville Chamber of Commerce

๐Ÿ“ Location: Everal Barn & Homestead, 60 N. Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH
๐Ÿ•ง Time: 12:30 PM โ€“ 3:30 PM
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Register at: https://buytickets.at/the912group

Join us and make new contracting connections. More organizations are confirming dailyโ€”stay tuned to OhioMBE.com and follow @OhioMBE for updates!


Now Live: OWCC Business Directory!

The Ohio Womenโ€™s Chamber of Commerce is proud to unveil the official OWCC Business Directory โ€” a vibrant, growing listing of women-owned businesses across Ohio.

๐Ÿ”— View the Directory
โž• Submit Your Business
๐Ÿ’ณ 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 โ€” your business belongs here.

โœจ Letโ€™s grow together.
โœจ Letโ€™s buy from each other.
โœจ Letโ€™s make HERstory.

The OWCC Business Directory is a program of the Ohio Business Development Center (OHBDC) and proudly hosted at WomeninOhio.com.

AMHA issues new contracting opportunity: Fire Damage & Related Work at Darrow Road Apartments

The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority is accepting sealed bids for:

๐Ÿข Fire Damage and Related Work at Darrow Road Apartments
๐Ÿ“ 600 Darrow Road, Akron, OH 44305
๐Ÿ“… Bid Deadline: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM (local time)

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Project involves repairs and restoration due to fire damage.
๐Ÿ“‘ Specs available at SE Blueprint: (330) 376-1689 | seblue@seblueprint.com
๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Or visit HousingAgencyMarketplace.com (vendor registration required)

๐Ÿ“ž Questions? Contact Michele Kindler at 330-376-7792.
๐Ÿ“ฒ Read the full bid notice at OhioMBE.com

๐Ÿ’ผ Diverse, minority, and small businesses are strongly encouraged to participate!

#Akron #BidOpportunity #OhioMBE #ConstructionBid #FireRestoration #DiverseSuppliers #SmallBusiness #MBE #WBE #PublicContracting #AkronHousing

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OBDC Construction Academy presents Job Costing & Budget Control for Construction Projects

Job Costing & Budget Control for Construction Projects
๐Ÿ“… June 18, 2025 | ๐Ÿ•• 6:00 PM โ€“ 7:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Online | ๐Ÿ’ป 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, youโ€™ll learn:

โœ… How to create and manage a job cost system
โœ… Best practices for tracking labor, material, and overhead expenses
โœ… How to spot budget red flags before they impact your bottom line
โœ… The role of change orders and how to price them accurately
โœ… Real-world tools and templates to improve financial oversight


๐Ÿ’ก Why Take This Class?

  • Increase profitability by understanding the true cost of your work
  • Avoid costly mistakes that can eat into your margins
  • Prepare for larger projects with stronger budgeting skills
  • Build confidence in financial decision-making for your construction business

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Register today at OHBDC.org
๐Ÿ”— Free for OBDC Members

Let the numbers work for you. Join us and learn how to build smarter.

Upcoming Event: June OhioMBE Procurement Fair Comes to Westerville

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.

โœ… Confirmed Participating Organizations:

  • City of Columbus
  • City of Westerville
  • Ohio Bureau of Workersโ€™ Compensation (Resource Partner)
  • Huntington Bank

More organizations are confirming daily. Attendees are encouraged to follow @OhioMBE on social media and check back regularly for updates.

๐Ÿ“ Location:
Everal Barn & Homestead
60 N. Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43081

๐Ÿ•ง Time: 12:30 PM โ€“ 3:30 PM
๐Ÿ’ต Cost: $25 per attendee

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Register today at: https://buytickets.at/the912group


โ€œThe 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 trajectoriesโ€”and thatโ€™s why we keep showing up.โ€
โ€” Ronda Watson Barber, Publisher, OhioMBE

The June 5 OhioMBE Bid Board is LIVE! ๐Ÿšจ

New bids are open and June is packed with powerful opportunities to grow your business, network, and learn. Tap in and thrive!


๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Featured Contracting Opportunities:

  • Professional Property Management โ€“ Due June 16
  • North Bank Pavilion Renovation โ€“ Due June 9
  • Franklin County Office on Aging Renovation โ€“ Due June 13
  • Norwich Township Safety Services Building โ€“ Due June 17
  • Nutritional Supplements โ€“ Due June 11
  • Towing & Impound Management Services โ€“ Due July 1
  • Parking Lot Construction โ€“ See details on OhioMBE.com

๐Ÿ“Ž View full Bid Board ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/3FqcWgB


๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Upcoming Events (In Order):

๐Ÿ“Œ Certification 101 (Online)
๐Ÿ“… Saturday, June 7 @ 8:30 AM
๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, June 10 @ 11:30 AM
๐Ÿ”— Register at OHBDC.org

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Job Costing & Budget Control for Construction Projects
๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, June 18 | ๐Ÿ•• 6:00 PM โ€“ 8:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Online โ€“ OBDC Construction Academy
๐Ÿ”— Register at OHBDC.org

๐Ÿค OhioMBE Procurement Fair
๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, June 24 | ๐Ÿ•ง 12:30 PM โ€“ 3:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Everal Barn โ€“ Westerville, OH
๐Ÿ”— Register: https://buytickets.at/the912group

๐ŸŽค Pitch & Connect: Women Moving Logistics Forward
๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, June 25 | ๐Ÿ•š 11:00 AM โ€“ 1:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Online โ€“ Hosted by the Ohio Womenโ€™s Chamber of Commerce
๐Ÿ”— Register at WomeninOhio.com


๐Ÿ“ฃ 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 ๐Ÿš€

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