How does City of Dover approve procurement contracts and awards?

City Council authorizes and awards competitively bid procurement contracts for the City of Dover, with awards made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder under Codified Ordinance 125.02 and Ohio R.C. 9.312; sealed proposals are received and processed by the Director of Public Service.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Dover?

Vendors can find City of Dover procurement policies and standard contract terms in the City's Codified Ordinances published via American Legal Publishing; Chapter 125 (including section 125.02) governs competitive bidding and award rules and is linked from the City's 'Passed Legislation' page.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Dover, OH
Country:: US

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Furnishing Labor and Materials for 1,170 Feet of New 8-inch Diameter D.c.i. Water Line and 1,120 Feet of New 8-inch Diameter PVC Sanitary Sewer On St. RFP
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Oct 6, 2026
Closes
Oct 27, 2026
Furnishing of labor and materials for 1170' of new 8" diameter d. C. I. Water line and 1120' of new 8" diameter pvc sanitary sewer.
City of Dover Cemeteries, Dover Burial Park Columbarium and Building Alterations RFP
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Sep 30, 2026
Closes
Oct 21, 2026
This RFP is for furnishing all labor and materials for the construction of a new handicap ramp, steps, entrance door, restroom, and miscellaneous interior renovations to an existing building, including demolition, flooring, walls, ceilings, base, trim, painting, windows, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work.

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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Ohio DAS Cooperative Purchasing Program (State Term Schedules/Statewide Contracts), ODOT for vehicles/equipment, and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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- Entity: City of Dover, OH.
- Any purchase over $25,000 requires City Council approval; prepare a clear Council presentation supporting sole source.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Dover

City of Dover Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Apr 14, 2015Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Commission discussed the Novogradac site plan, which involves a lot split to accommodate the site plan and a new dedicated city street, including provisions for sewer, storm sewer, water, and sidewalks. Additionally, the commission considered and approved a proposal to add indoor shooting ranges as a permitted use in industrial-zoned districts and as a conditional use in business-zoned districts, subject to further council approval.
City Of Dover Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 14, 2016Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Commission discussed and approved a request from Meteor Sealing Systems to open Lenora Avenue, with the condition that the company handles the paving and collaborates with neighbors regarding the project. Additionally, the Commission received a project status update on the Broad Street project and formally adjourned the meeting.
City of Dover Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Jan 9, 2018Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Commission discussed and elected a chairperson for the upcoming year. The primary focus was the approval of requests for the vacation of West Fifth Street, Cherry Alley, and an unnamed alley to support the construction of a new high school. The commission also addressed the dedication and renaming of Hickory Alley to Hickory Street and approved the rezoning of properties purchased for the school project site.

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Dover?

City Council is the contracting authority for City of Dover, and the Director of Public Service administers receipt of sealed proposals and day-to-day procurement operations at the City Building (110 East 3rd Street, Dover, OH).

Where does City of Dover post bids and RFPs?

The City of Dover publishes legal notices for sealed bids and proposals on its official "City News" page (https://www.doverohio.com/news/); sealed proposals are to be delivered to the Director of Public Service at the City Building, 110 East 3rd Street, Dover, OH 44622.

What procurement requirements does City of Dover publish for vendors?

Procurement requirements are governed by the City of Dover's Codified Ordinances (Chapter 125.02) and Ohio R.C. 9.312; solicitation-specific documents, required forms, and any bid security or performance obligations are detailed in each project's bid specifications on file with the Director of Public Service.

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Furnishing Labor and Materials for 1,170 Feet of New 8-inch Diameter D.c.i. Water Line and 1,120 Feet of New 8-inch Diameter PVC Sanitary Sewer On St. RFP

City of Dover Cemeteries, Dover Burial Park Columbarium and Building Alterations RFP

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Furnishing Labor and Materials for 1,170 Feet of New 8-inch Diameter D.c.i. Water Line and 1,120 Feet of New 8-inch Diameter PVC Sanitary Sewer On St. RFP

City of Dover Cemeteries, Dover Burial Park Columbarium and Building Alterations RFP

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