Doing Business with the Library - Columbus Metropolitan Library

Doing Business With Us

We buy goods and services from many businesses. We count on vendors for library materials, supplies, furniture, construction material, business services, IT equipment and software. By using competitive selection, we assure the best value for our customers.

Supplier Diversity

We maintain a policy and commitment to support small, certified minority-owned and certified women-owned businesses and to develop an advanced supplier diversity process that is fully integrated into our company culture. Read our 2020 Vision Plan Diversity and Inclusion Program overview.

Our Diversity and Inclusion Program represents our commitment to a process that provides opportunities for all. View reports that track the diversity of our 2020 Vision Plan contracts and workforce:

Diversity & Inclusion Phase I Final Report

Diversity & Inclusion Phase II Report, August 2024

Bid Opportunities

Invitation to Bid – CML 24-019 – Bulk Furniture and Fixtures Purchase

Request for Qualifications – CML 24-022 – Audio Visual Equipment Rental and Services

Request for Qualifications – CML 24-024 – Maintenance and Improvements Task Order CMAR

Invitation to Bid – CML 24-026 Whitehall Branch Emergency Exit Door

Request for Proposal – CML 24-027 – Redevelopment of Land at the Shepard Branch – Nelson & Ridgeway

Request for Proposal – CML 24-032 – Firewall, WAP and Associated Equipment and Software Purchase and Renewals

Recent Solicitations and Awards

Bid Results Record – CML 24-015 – AV Equipment Sourcing, Configuration and Installation Services For Barnett, Linden, Marion Franklin and Canal Winchester Branches

Bid Results Record – CML 24-014 – Carpet Tile Replacement—Multiple Branches RFP

Bid Results Record – CML 24-017 – Benefit Broker and Consultant Services RFP

Bid Results Record – CML 24-018 – Updated Audio Visual Equipment Sourcing, Configuration and Installation Services For Barnett, Linden, Marion Franklin and Canal Winchester Branches

Bid Results Record – CML 24-020 – Elevator Service & Preventative Maintenance

Bid Results Record – CML-24-021 – Network Video Recorder Replacement

Bid Results Record – CML-24-023 – Pressure Washing, High Window and Security Camera Cleaning

Already a Vendor?

Contact Procurement for:

RFPs and the bidding process
Purchase orders and current contracts

Contact Accounts Payable for:

Invoice status or vendor payments
Phone: (614) 849-1032

For Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, please click here.

Would you like to be one of our vendors? Send us an email with information about your company.

Inquiries about 2020 Vision Plan Construction

For inquiries regarding Columbus Metropolitan Library’s bidding projects specific to 2020 Vision Plan Construction:

Andy Beitel, Procurement Manager – Central Ohio
614-984-3000