Get Approved

Forms, environmental requirements and information required of contractors to get approved to work on Utilities projects.

Stormwater Drainage Manual
This manual establishes stormwater control requirements for all new public and private development and redevelopment in the City of Columbus. It requires post construction stormwater controls for both water quality and water quantity.

Get Certified to Work on City Utilities
Authorization is required prior to working on city power, water or sewer lines. For water and sewer certification, contractors must submit an application(PDF, 203KB) to 111 N Front Street and take an in-person written test. Contractor licenses must be renewed annually. 

For power certification, contractors must complete required training(PDF, 2MB) with all employees working on-site for any upcoming project and submit a Training Verification Form(PDF, 120KB) to DPUSafety@columbus.gov.

Residents can search the Citizen Portal for approved contractors. Note: DPU does not endorse or recommend any contractor.

Chlorination Request Form to Disinfect Water Mains
Contractors with water lines ready to be chlorinated will need to complete aChlorination Request Form(PDF, 169KB). A Request Checklist(PDF, 85KB) should be used to assure all aspects and data required in the request form are captured. Check the Water Forms section for additional documents.

EMS Service Provider Responsibilities
Consultants, contractors, & vendors have several environmental requirements when performing work either for the DPU, at DPU facilities, or on DPU job sites. Review the EMS Policy and the Awareness Procedure to learn more.

Forms – Ohio EPA Worksheets and Project Summary Sheets
Required for Division of Water Work.

Forms - Utilization of Subcontractors
Forms and information required to utilize subcontractors while doing business with the Department of Utilities.

Private Sewer Agreement
This form(PDF, 316KB) is required to obtain permission to construct a private sanitary sewer discharging into the City Sewerage System, in accordance with City Standard Specifications. More About Private Sewer Agreement.

CAD Digital Submission Standards
For the creation and submittal of digital drawings, a Zip format file with Microsoft Word standards document and an autocad drawing template is available.

Water Distribution Facilities Approved Materials List
Developers or contractors constructing potable water facilities within the City of Columbus and surrounding contracted water service areas shall indicate all materials used in conjunction with the project & submit this form (includes Approved Materials List) in its entirety. Approved Materials List(PDF, 128KB).

Sewer Facilities Approved Material List
Developers or contractors constructing sanitary and storm water facilities within the City of Columbus shall use the materials approved and listed on the Approved Products List(PDF, 123KB).

Supplemental Permit Questionnaire
This form must be completed for NPDES Industrial Activity for any facilities that manufacture or process any of the numerous products or activities listed on the following page.

Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) Program
Public Utilities and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) hosted an event for consultants to learn about the City’s MBE/WBE Program and how to do business with us. Data presented at the August 14, 2024 event is available below and will be updated quarterly. 

PowerPoint Presentation(PPTX, 7MB) 8/14/2024
Professional Design Services RFPs(XLSX, 44KB) RFP data sorted into 3 tabs: Analysis, Number of Proposals, Goals Assigned. Data from 7/1/22 - 6/30/24.
Contract Amount(XLSX, 63KB) w a list of vendors (prime and sub); spreadsheet uses 5 tabs to present the information by Certification Type, All Consultants, Prime Consultants, Sub-consultants, Firms not Used.
Sub-Contractor Utilization Report(XLSX, 445KB)
Form B11(PDF, 384KB) - Declaration Of Proposed MBE/WBE Utilization
Forms B12(PDF, 239KB) - Request for MBE/WBE Goal Waiver/Documentation of Good Faith Effort
Form B13(PDF, 146KB) - Request for Bid Discount/Proposal Incentive
Upcoming Design Services RFPs(XLSX, 19KB) (9/1/24 - 12/31/25)
Contact Information(PDF, 107KB) 

Conflict of Interest Policy Regarding Energy Grants(DOCX, 51KB)
The purpose of this policy is to identify and manage conflicts of interest for Department of Public Utilities (DPU) projects funded in whole or in part by financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Such funding may be received either directly by DPU or indirectly as a sub-recipient of another agency. This policy applies to the City as an entity and also to anyone participating in a project funded under a DOE financial assistance award.