Free guide · Updated November 2026
Where to find public construction bids in Ohio
Ohio cities don't share one bid website. Each posts its own jobs, and every site works differently — some take electronic bids, some still want sealed paper. Here's every official source for the six largest cities and the state.
Columbus (Franklin County)
- City of Columbus Vendor Services
Most city bids are posted and submitted here; free account required.
- Columbus Bids & Solicitations
Overview of how the city buys and how to register.
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Cleveland (Cuyahoga County)
- Cleveland Invitations to Bid (over $50,000)
Sealed paper bids delivered to City Hall Room 128; no electronic or faxed bids.
- Cleveland Procurement Portal (RFPs/RFQs)
Requests for proposals and qualifications.
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Cincinnati (Hamilton County)
- Cincinnati Office of Procurement
Three free portals: Vendor Self Service (bids), Business Opportunities (view only, with past bid tabs), and Bonfire (RFPs).
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Dayton (Montgomery County)
- Dayton Bid Postings
Procurement bids, electronic submission. Engineering & construction bids moved to Quest Construction Data Network.
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Toledo (Lucas County)
- Toledo Purchases and Supplies
Current bids run through PlanetBids; upcoming-bid forecast also posted.
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Akron (Summit County)
- Akron Purchasing
Open and future bids, RFPs and quotes listed on one page.
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State of Ohio
OhioBuys (State of Ohio)State agency bids. Needs an OHID account, then OhioBuys bidder registration.
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