Columbus City School District

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Buyer type:: School District
Location:: Columbus, OH
Country:: US

Columbus City School District RFPs

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ITB #170210 - Flameproofing curtains and fabric
Posted
Sep 16, 2026
Closes
Oct 7, 2026
Columbus City Schools is soliciting bids for the cleaning and flame retarding of stage curtains and miscellaneous fabric materials at district facilities. The work includes cleaning both sides of curtains, servicing drapery hardware, applying non-toxic flame retardant, and providing treatment certification. The solicitation requires compliance with NFPA and ASTM Class A standards, a minimum five-year treatment guarantee, and completion of all work by December 2027.
Employee Benefits Consulting Services RFP
Posted
Aug 14, 2026
Closes
Sep 22, 2026
Columbus City Schools is seeking a consultant to provide employee benefits consulting services under solicitation 1120. The scope includes attending Joint Insurance Committee meetings, providing data analytics, implementing and managing short- and long-term strategies, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The consultant will work with the District’s Total Rewards and Benefits Manager to manage the RFP process and support competitive service contracts.
Design-Build Services - HVAC Systems Renovations at Multiple Sites (Request for Qualifications)
Posted
Sep 15, 2026
Closes
Oct 2, 2026
Provide HVAC systems renovations at multiple sites including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural and architectural services required to complete the work.

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Buyer Attributes

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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 Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
74 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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74 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: Rare and high-friction; redirect to coops instead of pursuing sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Ohio DAS programs, TIPS, and OMNIA; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- Columbus City School District rarely uses sole source. Under Ohio law, formal written justification is required to prove unique capability and value; treat this path as unlikely. Practical notes: expect a stringent justification memo and documentation of price reasonableness. Redirect to cooperative purchasing whenever possible.
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Cooperatives
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- The district uses cooperative purchasing. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
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Columbus City School District Contracts

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Quavered Inc at Columbus City School District
Effective: Aug 17, 2026Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
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.
THE FROEBE GROUP LLC at Columbus City School District
Effective: Nov 1, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
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.
QuaverEd at Columbus City School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
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.
Rethink Autism, Inc. at Columbus City School District
Effective: Mar 4, 2026Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
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.
QuaverEd at Columbus City School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
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.

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Board meetings and strategic plans from Columbus City School District

Columbus City Schools Board of Education Regular Board Business Meeting
Date: Jun 20, 2023Type: Meeting mention
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.
Columbus City Schools Goals and Guardrails 2022-2028
Date: Jan 1, 2022Type: Strategic Plan
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.
Columbus City Schools Pre-Bid Meeting Agenda
Date: Feb 13, 2023Type: Meeting mention
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.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Columbus City School District.

Brenda JacksonAdministrative Assistant to the Superintendent/CEO

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Luther E. Johnson Jr.Area Superintendent

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Columbus City School District RFPs

ITB #170210 - Flameproofing curtains and fabric

Employee Benefits Consulting Services RFP

Design-Build Services - HVAC Systems Renovations at Multiple Sites (Request for Qualifications)

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Columbus City School District Contracts

Quavered Inc at Columbus City School District

THE FROEBE GROUP LLC at Columbus City School District

QuaverEd at Columbus City School District

Rethink Autism, Inc. at Columbus City School District

QuaverEd at Columbus City School District

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Columbus City Schools Board of Education Regular Board Business Meeting

Columbus City Schools Goals and Guardrails 2022-2028

Columbus City Schools Pre-Bid Meeting Agenda

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Columbus City School District RFPs

ITB #170210 - Flameproofing curtains and fabric

Employee Benefits Consulting Services RFP

Design-Build Services - HVAC Systems Renovations at Multiple Sites (Request for Qualifications)

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Columbus City School District Contracts

Quavered Inc at Columbus City School District

THE FROEBE GROUP LLC at Columbus City School District

QuaverEd at Columbus City School District

Rethink Autism, Inc. at Columbus City School District

QuaverEd at Columbus City School District

Early Buyer Signals

Columbus City Schools Board of Education Regular Board Business Meeting

Columbus City Schools Goals and Guardrails 2022-2028

Columbus City Schools Pre-Bid Meeting Agenda

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Columbus City School District

Columbus City School District RFPs

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Columbus City School District Contracts

Quavered Inc at Columbus City School District

THE FROEBE GROUP LLC at Columbus City School District

QuaverEd at Columbus City School District

Rethink Autism, Inc. at Columbus City School District

QuaverEd at Columbus City School District

Early Buyer Signals

Columbus City Schools Board of Education Regular Board Business Meeting

Columbus City Schools Goals and Guardrails 2022-2028

Columbus City Schools Pre-Bid Meeting Agenda

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Columbus City School District RFPs

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Columbus City School District Contracts

Quavered Inc at Columbus City School District

THE FROEBE GROUP LLC at Columbus City School District

QuaverEd at Columbus City School District

Rethink Autism, Inc. at Columbus City School District

QuaverEd at Columbus City School District

Early Buyer Signals

Columbus City Schools Board of Education Regular Board Business Meeting

Columbus City Schools Goals and Guardrails 2022-2028

Columbus City Schools Pre-Bid Meeting Agenda

Key Contacts

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