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2026 Water Main Repairs

Solicitation: 05ymT6w5OauD6XIWN4KP
Notice ID: 20817a8c532dd81be68c809e0846bdf3
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Description

The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, is receiving bids for construction services for the 2026 Water Main Repairs Project. The project involves providing labor and equipment to complete repairs to water mains and water taps at various locations within the Columbus Water Distribution System on an as-needed basis.

* Bids are to be submitted only through Bid Express at www.bidexpress.com.

* Hard copies or emails will not be accepted.

* A pre-bid meeting will not be held.

* Al... | Title: 2026 Water Main Repairs, Agency: City of Columbus, State: Ohio, Open Date: 3/9/2026, Close Date: 4/1/2026, Last Updated Date: 4/1/2026

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

high confidence
$432,739 - $512,876

Contractor-side estimate from visible notice metadata, NAICS/PSC, contract type, schedule hints, and BidPulsar workpaper assumptions. Not an IGCE, incumbent price, award value, or government budget.

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Floor
$432,739
Target
$457,925
Premium
$512,876
Labor
$132,040
Direct
$157,000
Burden
$104,117
Fee + reserve
$53,969
Target $457,925Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions4 modeled rows

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Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

12-month awarded value
$3,516,281,615
Sector total $3,516,281,615 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,459$3,347,126
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,516,281,615)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: May 13, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The City of Columbus is seeking bids for the 2026 Water Main Repairs Project, with a focus on labor and equipment to repair water mains and taps across the city. Bids must be submitted via Bid Express, as hard copies or emails will not be accepted. This project opens on March 9, 2026, and closes on April 1, 2026.

Water main repairsColumbus water distributionConstruction services biddingPublic utilities project
What the buyer is trying to do

The City of Columbus aims to perform necessary repairs to its water distribution system effectively and efficiently to maintain water service reliability.

Who should pursue this
  • General contractors with experience in municipal water systems
  • Companies that can provide both labor and equipment
Work breakdown
  • Labor for repairing water mains
  • Equipment provision for repairs
  • Water tap repairs at various locations
Response package checklist
  • Completed bid form via Bid Express
  • Proof of experience in similar projects
  • List of equipment available for use
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Bids must be exclusively submitted through Bid Express
  • Compliance with local construction regulations is required
Pricing strategy
  • Consider competitive pricing within the local market for public utility projects
  • Include a breakdown of costs for labor and equipment separately
Teaming and subs
  • Form partnerships with local subcontractors experienced in plumbing or excavation
  • Incorporate suppliers who can provide reliable equipment for the repairs
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential delays in equipment availability affecting project timelines
  • Changes in local regulations that may impact construction processes
Smart questions to ask
  • Are there specific locations that require immediate attention within the project?
  • What is the anticipated volume of repairs needed during the contract period?
Source coverage notes

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  • Specific locations for repairs within the Columbus Water Distribution System
  • Detailed funding or budget constraints related to the project
  • Clarity on any potential incentives for early project completion
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