Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) · Solicitation 2026-IFB-064

IFB for Bus Passenger Shelter Cleaning - Essex Street and Remote

Columbus, OH Special district Posted Oct 5, 2026 Last verified Oct 8, 8:20 AM
Painting Snow Removal Signage 9 days remaining

What this bid is

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) in Columbus, Ohio wants a contractor to clean and maintain its bus passenger shelters, BRT shelters and BRT pylons under invitation for bids 2026-IFB-064. The listed work covers routine cleaning, litter removal, snow and ice treatment, inspection and minor signage support. The shelters are in Downtown Columbus and along the BRT corridors, and the number of locations may go up or down during the contract.

Bids are due November 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. Questions must be sent by October 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Contact Beth Cremeens, Director of Facilities, at cremeenseh@cota.com or (614) 448-8923.

Bids are submitted electronically through COTA's OpenGov portal, and a free vendor account is needed to upload one. The full solicitation, addenda and question thread are on the portal. The notice does not say the contract value or term in the text provided, and the agency decides on awards.

Who should bid

Painting, Snow Removal, Signage contractors - the work is Columbus, OH.

Deadline

6 November 2026, 2:00 PM EST (9 days remaining - last confirmed 8 Oct)

How to submit

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As the agency published it

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) - 6303- Operations- Essex and Street Remote Facility has issued invitation for bids, solicitation 2026-IFB-064.

Provide routine cleaning, litter removal, snow and ice treatment, inspection, and minor signage support for bus passenger shelters, BRT shelters, and BRT pylons.

COTA maintains passenger facilities throughout Downtown Columbus and along BRT corridors to provide safe, clean, and welcoming transit environments. These assets are exposed to daily passenger use, weather, litter, graffiti, and other conditions that require consistent service. The location count may increase or decrease during the contract term based on COTA operational needs.

Responses are due November 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST.

Questions must be submitted by October 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT.

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

1 document is attached to the notice: Stop_ID_with_shelter_style (1).

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/310861. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.

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Questions due
16 Oct 2026

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  • Questions close on 16 October, before the bid deadline.

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Bid deadline9 days remaining - last confirmed 8 Oct 6 November 2026, 2:00 PM EST check 9 days

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Collected from OpenGov Procurement - Ohio, first seen 5 October 2026, last confirmed 8 October 2026.

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