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Nov 9, 2026
Columbus City Schools is seeking bids to purchase, deliver, set up, and provide operator training for one new Trimax Pegasus S5 610 Galv with MLS Rotary Roller Mower and its specified accessories and components. Alternate manufacturers, models, substitutions, and equivalent products will not be accepted. Questions were due through the public purchase portal by November 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
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Oct 26, 2026
Nov 10, 2026
Columbus City Schools is soliciting bids for a single-prime fire alarm upgrade project at Easthaven, Maize, and Parkmoor Elementary Schools. The solicitation covers estimated base bids totaling $591,000 and allowances totaling $75,000, and requires a bid form, bid bond or letter of credit, power of attorney, and LEDE Forms A and B to be submitted through Public Purchase. Bids are due November 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., and a virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 2, 2026.
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Oct 21, 2026
Nov 5, 2026
Work inlcudes partial roof replacement.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Columbus
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
46,515
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3904380
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
116
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
8,528.98
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Difficulty Score
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74 / 100
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This contract establishes a licensing agreement between QuaverEd, Inc. and Columbus City Schools for online supplemental general music resources and materials. The agreement is effective from August 17, 2026, to August 16, 2027, and includes 46 one-year licenses for K-5 general music curriculum, along with zero-cost supervisor licenses and professional development. The total cost for these services is $82,800.00. The document also includes comprehensive terms and conditions governing the use of QuaverEd services and an exemption request for the purchase.
This contract details an agreement between Columbus City Schools and RethinkED, Inc. (Vizzle) for the provision of 360 Vizzle platform licenses for a computer curriculum program tailored for students with disabilities. The agreement spans a 12-month period from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025. The total cost for the services, including platform access, materials, and professional development, is $143,640.00, payable in four installments. The document also includes terms of use and a price quote.
This document comprises a quote for a one-year license of QuaverEd General Music Curriculum for Grade K-5, totaling $82,800.00 for Columbus City Schools, effective for the 2025-2026 academic year. Payment is scheduled in two installments due in January and June 2026. The agreement is supported by comprehensive Terms & Conditions covering license specifics, fees, data privacy, intellectual property, product warranties, and termination clauses.
This Master Services Agreement between Rethink Autism, Inc. (RethinkEd) and Columbus City Schools outlines the provision of RethinkEd's Platform and Professional Services, including Vizzle Classroom Access for 360 classrooms. The agreement commenced on March 4, 2026, and is set to expire on March 3, 2027. The total cost for the services is $162,000, payable in three installments. The document details definitions, rights of use, access to services, payment terms, confidentiality, intellectual property, data handling, security, third-party services, warranties, indemnification, liability limitations, and general contract provisions.
This document is a quote from QuaverEd offering music curriculum resources and related services to Columbus City Schools for a one-year license period, effective from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025. The total quoted amount for all curriculum resources and included elements is $158,700.00, payable in four quarterly installments. The quote details various K-12 music curriculum resources, content updates, student access, online resources, and features like customizable lesson plans and virtual training.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Columbus City School District
The Board of Education approved the resolution for the 2023-2024 Internal Audit Plan, which includes the implementation of the Draft Risk Assessment, Proposed Work Plan, and Budget prepared by the Office of Internal Audit.
This document outlines the strategic goals and operational guardrails for Columbus City Schools, focusing on strengthening reading proficiency, improving mathematics proficiency, and closing opportunity gaps by 2028. The plan is supported by guardrails ensuring adequate resources for Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, a holistic approach to student development, equitable learning communities across all regions, and a culturally-responsive staff to enhance student experience and staff effectiveness.
This pre-bid meeting covered the Asphalt Repair and Replacement project across multiple sites. Key discussion topics included administrative instructions for electronic bid submission via the Public Purchase platform, guidelines for submitting Requests for Information (RFI), and requirements for Local and Economically Disadvantaged Enterprises (LEDE) participation. The agenda also detailed the project scope, technical specifications, the default project schedule, safety precautions, and procedures for accessing bid documents.
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