Columbus, Ohio — MBE & EDGE Certified General Contractor

Certified. Experienced. Ready to Work.

iSpec LLC is a state-certified Minority Business Enterprise and EDGE contractor based in Columbus, Ohio — with a proven record on residential, commercial, and institutional projects including state agency work.

MBE Certification
Ohio Dept. of Development
#MBE-202509-23880  ·  Valid Jan 2026–Jan 2028
EDGE Certification
Ohio DAS / EOD
#EDGE-221673
SAM / DUNS
045157171
Federal procurement registered
HIC License
#HIC02450
Columbus municipal  ·  Bonded & insured

Verified Certifications & Registrations

Certification Type
Minority Business Enterprise
Ohio Department of Development — Construction Category
MBE Number
MBE-202509-23880
Valid January 28, 2026 – January 28, 2028
EDGE Certification
EDGE-221673
Ohio DAS / Encouraging Diversity, Growth & Equity
SAM / DUNS
045157171
Federal procurement system registration
Local License
HIC #HIC02450
Columbus municipal Home Improvement Contractor
Contractor Reg.
#G05719
Columbus contractor registration  ·  Bonded & insured
BuildZoom Ranking
Top 3%
Score 113 — ranked above 97% of 52,717 Ohio contractors
Primary NAICS
236118 / 236220
Residential Remodelers  ·  Commercial & Institutional Construction

State, Institutional & Commercial Work

iSpec LLC has performed construction work for state agencies, healthcare systems, and commercial clients across Columbus. Owner Juhriah Smith has 15+ years of field experience including direct institutional and state project work.

Client / ProjectScopeType
Ohio Dept. of Rehabilitation & Corrections (ODRC)Building renovationsState Agency
Franklin Township AdministrationCommercial office renovationMunicipal
USPSFacility workFederal
OSU Wexner Medical CenterInstitutional constructionHealthcare
Mount Carmel Health SystemInstitutional constructionHealthcare
Impact Community ActionCommercial kitchen renovationNonprofit
Access OhioCommercial renovationsCommercial
303 CNRCommercial carpentry, door treatments — 83 unitsCommercial

What iSpec LLC Delivers

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General Contracting

Residential, commercial, and institutional construction. Full project oversight including subcontractor coordination, scheduling, inspections, and code compliance. Cost-plus billing with full transparency.

02

Renovation & Rehabilitation

Gut rehabs, structural repairs, MEP replacement, interior renovations. Experience with occupied and vacant properties, historic structures, and distressed assets.

03

Commercial Build-Outs

Tenant improvements, commercial kitchen installation, office renovations, and storefront build-outs. ADA-compliant construction and code-compliant finish work.

04

Design-Build Services

Integrated design and construction under one contract. Design consultation at $225/hr, project management at $155/hr. Reduces coordination overhead and compresses timeline.

05

Historic Restoration & Specialty Work

Historic restoration, demolition, concrete work, metal carpentry, rough and finish wood carpentry, and portable/modular building construction. Full scope capability from ground up to interior finish.

Meeting Your Diversity Spend Requirements

iSpec LLC is positioned to help developers, property managers, and prime contractors meet MBE and EDGE participation goals on Columbus-area projects.

MBE Participation Goals

Ohio state projects and many federally funded Columbus projects require MBE participation. iSpec LLC can serve as prime contractor or qualified MBE subcontractor to meet your goals.

EDGE Program Compliance

EDGE certification supports participation in Ohio DAS procurement and state-funded construction. iSpec LLC holds active EDGE certification and is experienced with program documentation requirements.

Teaming & Subcontracting

Available for teaming arrangements with larger prime contractors seeking a certified MBE/EDGE partner for Columbus-area bids. Contact us to discuss scope and availability.

Documentation & Reporting

We provide all certification documentation required for bid submissions, including current MBE and EDGE certificates, SAM/DUNS registration, and insurance certificates.

Submit an Inquiry

State agency, municipal contract, diversity spend compliance, or teaming arrangement — tell us about your project and we'll respond within one business day.

iSpec LLC responds to all inquiries within one business day.

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Inquiry Received

We will follow up within one business day. For urgent matters call 1-614-725-0489.

✓ MBE Cert #MBE-202509-23880 — Valid Jan 2026–Jan 2028
✓ EDGE Cert #EDGE-221673
✓ SAM/DUNS: 045157171
✓ Columbus HIC #HIC02450
✓ Bonded & insured in Ohio