Opportunity
City of Columbus #RFQ033782
City of Columbus electrical maintenance, repair, and replacement services
Posted
October 03, 2026
Respond By
November 05, 2026
Identifier
RFQ033782
NAICS
238210
The City of Columbus is seeking contractors for electrical maintenance and repair at City facilities and City-funded locations. - Buyer: City of Columbus, Department of Finance and Management, serving Facilities Management. - Scope: Routine electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement. Work may involve fixtures, wiring, circuits, receptacles, switches, breakers, motors, actuators, UPS equipment, monitoring systems, and electrical service connections. Individual work orders are under $20,000. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are named; materials are specified generically, without manufacturer part numbers. - Examples of materials and tasks: Three-phase service; four duplex receptacles and four dedicated circuits; two 20 A, 250 V receptacles; four exterior LED fixtures; eight LED lamps and eight outdoor retrofit kits; ventilation motor, GFCI and related fittings; branch wiring; and a 480 V, 70–100 A molded-case circuit breaker. Other materials include PVC conduit and boxes, wire, cover plates, copper THW-THHN conductor, outlet boxes, connectors, and miscellaneous hardware. - Labor categories: Electricians and helpers, with hourly rates requested for regular business hours, weekday after-hours, weekend day and night, and holiday work. Worksheet codes range from 1NBE through 10HDH. - Notable requirements: 24/7 availability and emergency crew arrival within 60 minutes; licensed electricians with at least five years of experience; warranty on parts and materials for the contract term and a one-year labor warranty. Estimates are required at no cost for work exceeding $1,000 or when requested. Bidders must document relevant experience, qualified personnel, and similar work for at least four customers. Multiple awards may be made. - Estimated spending: Approximately $100,000 per year; the initial term is roughly three years, with a possible one-year extension by mutual agreement. - Additional worksheet attachment: A separate work sheet describes replacement of one damaged 11-by-11-foot insulated steel overhead door, including its hardware and installation. Its relationship to the electrical services scope is unclear; the sheet lists a single-job subtotal of $4,007 and 10 annual occurrences.
Description
The City of Columbus intends to establish a Universal Term Contract for routine maintenance, repair, and replacement of electrical systems at various City facilities. Work may include installing fixtures and wiring, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems, fixtures, circuits, and small motors. The contract covers City-owned, leased, operated, or funded facilities, for work under $20,000 per occurrence, and is stated to run for three years from execution through December 31, 2029. Estimated spend is $100,000 annually; the City reserves the right to award multiple contracts.