Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) · Solicitation 2026-IFB-060

End of Life Boiler Replacement at McKinley Ave

Columbus, OH Special district Posted Sep 8, 2026 Last verified Oct 1, 9:20 PM
HVAC 7 days remaining

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Invitation for Bids from Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) - Columbus, OH

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) - 6301- Operations- McKinley Facility has issued invitation for bids, solicitation 2026-IFB-060.

Boiler #4 at the McKinley location has reached the end of its useful life and requires replacement to ensure the continued reliability of the facility's heating system. Due to its age and condition, the boiler is increasingly susceptible to breakdowns, resulting in higher maintenance costs and an elevated risk of unplanned outages. Replacing Boiler #4 before a failure occurs will help maintain reliable heating service, improve system efficiency, and reduce the risk of operational disruptions during the heating season.

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Responses are due October 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM EDT.

Questions must be submitted by September 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM EDT.

Contact: Beth Cremeens, Director, Facilities (cremeenseh@cota.com, (614) 448-8923).

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cota/projects/300688. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.

Who should bid

HVAC contractors - the work is Columbus, OH.

Deadline

9 October 2026, 12:00 AM EDT (7 days remaining - last confirmed 1 Oct)

How to submit

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  • Questions close on 16 September, before the bid deadline.
  • Only 7 days left to prepare a bid.

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Questions due 16 September 2026, 12:00 AM EDT check
Bid deadline7 days remaining - last confirmed 1 Oct 9 October 2026, 12:00 AM EDT check 7 days

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Collected from OpenGov Procurement - Ohio, first seen 25 September 2026, last confirmed 1 October 2026.

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