| Procurement
Purchasing Process | Formal Bids | Informal Bids | Professional Services | Ground Transportation Services
Supplier visits are encouraged, but please schedule an appointment to
ensure the best use of time. Contact the Purchasing Agent involved with
a particular bid solicitation for more information.
CRAA purchases a wide variety of products on a frequent basis, including office supplies, medical products, miscellaneous equipment, and construction materials, as well as professional and technical services. For more information please contact:
Barbara Johnson
Manager, Contract Administration & Procurement
Columbus Regional Airport Authority
4600 International Gateway
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 239-4088
BRJohnson@ColumbusAirports.com
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Purchasing Process:
Most goods, equipment, and services are obtained through either informal or formal competitive bidding processes. Please note that CRAA is exempt from paying federal, state and local taxes on all goods. Tax exempt forms may be obtained by calling the Accounts Payable Department at (614) 239-5037.
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Formal Bids:
The formal bid process for all goods and services exceeding $25,000 is at the Authority's discretion except for construction and design projects. Formal bids, Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are solicited by mail, newspaper, and on-line advertisement with each bid typically advertised twice within a two-week period. All advertisements will state the date, time, and place of the bid opening. The official bid documents are available in CRAA's Administrative Offices, which are also where new bids are opened and publicly read. After all bids are received and evaluated, a contract is awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
You can find bid notices advertised in The Columbus Dispatch, Airports Publication, The Columbus Post, Columbus Regional Minority Council, F.W. Dodge, Construction Bulletin, and The Bidder's Compendium (www.bidders.com). Bids are also advertised on-line at the following locations:
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Informal Bids:
Goods and services (maintenance, repair, and operating items) valued at less than $25,000 are obtained by one of the following types of order contracts:
Single Delivery Purchase Order/Open Market Purchases:
This type of bidding is also known as a "Competitive Quote." It covers the requirement of a definite quantity of one or more items and establishes an actual delivery time and location. The Purchasing Agent, or personnel delegated with purchasing authority, obtains requirements by Purchase Order from the lowest of three quotations obtained by telephone, facsimile (fax) or mail.
Blanket Purchase Order/Term Contract with Dollar Limitations:
This type of contract is used for a large group or related family of material items or service for which quoted prices are on an "any quantity" or "annual requirements" basis. The CRAA Purchasing Department, through a competitive quoting process, establishes these blanket purchase orders every year in September or October.
CRAA obtains quotes from all known, potential suppliers for items included on the list of goods and services below, and issues at least two separate blanket orders per category to responsible and responsive suppliers. Purchase orders are issued on the basis of a fair and open, competitive, best-value structure, without favoritism in the allocation of business. A CRAA requisitioner, who obtains any price break information from the supplier, initiates the notification of release. This price must match the blanket agreement. Any questions regarding the Informal Bidding Process may be directed to:
Parshotam Lal Channa, CPPO, CPPB, CPPM, CPP
Purchasing Agent
(614) 239-4055
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Partial list of goods and services
used by CRAA for blanket purchase order or term contract: |
| Air Filters HVAC |
Electric Bulbs AGE@ ONLY |
Janitorial Trash Can Liners |
| Airport Runway Lighting |
Electric Motors |
John Deer & Stihl Mower Parts |
| Auto Body Parts & Supplies |
Electric Supplies |
Nuts and Bolts |
| Auto Brake System |
Floor Supplies |
Paint and Supplies |
| Auto Chemicals |
Ford Tractor Parts |
Plumbing Supplies |
| Auto Parts |
Hand Tools and Drill Bits |
Safety and Traffic Supplies |
| Auto Solvents, Oil |
Hardware |
Seals and Bearing |
| Auto Tires |
Hilti Drill Bits |
SLOAN Parts |
| Auto U-Joints |
HVAC |
Steel |
| Batteries AA, AAA, C, D, and 9V |
Hydraulic Fittings & Supplies |
Wall Covering |
| Batteries Commercial Auto Fleet |
Janitorial Floor Machine & Parts |
Welding Supplies |
| Building Material Supplies |
Janitorial Supplies |
Wood Mower Deck Parts |
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Professional Services:
Professional services require advanced training and/or a significant
degree of expertise in order to be considered (state certification
is often required). The specific method used to award a contract
is determined by the dollar amount of the professional service
contract. The lowest proposal may or may not be a primary
factor in making a contract award. Individual CRAA departments
will award the contracts. Any questions regarding the Formal
Bid Process, including Request for Proposal and Request for
Statement of Qualifications, may be directed to:
Barbara Johnson
Manager, Contract Administration & Procurement
Columbus Regional Airport Authority
4600 International Gateway
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 239-4088
BRJohnson@ColumbusAirports.com
Ground Transportation Services:
The operation of commercial vehicles throughout Port Columbus is governed by the procedures established by the Ground Transportation Division. A permit application may be accessed and printed below.
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