Ohio-Based PPE Manufacturers Opportunity
The State of Ohio is seeking Ohio-based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) manufacturers interested in selling their products to State agencies through a new program launching this fall. PPE is defined as “equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause workplace injuries and illnesses.”
Participating entities must be Ohio-based PPE manufacturers producing PPE in Ohio, with at least two-thirds of beneficial ownership vested in Ohio residents.
Manufacturers meeting this requirement must complete and submit the electronic application form by clicking on the following link the electronic application form.
Email the completed application to das.statepurchasing@das.ohio.gov, or deliver to:
DAS Office of Procurement Services
Attn: Tonya Prickett, Procurement Manager
4200 Surface Rd.
Columbus, OH 43228
ODOT Is Coming to OhioBuys!
The Ohio Department of Transportation is moving to OhioBuys! In October, DOT contracts will be available for use on the OhioBuys public contracts page and in OhioBuys. New contracts will be completed in OhioBuys. In addition, all Pcard holders will be making catalog purchases in OhioBuys. In fall 2024, DOT will complete all solicitations, requisitions, and purchase orders in OhioBuys.
Not in OhioBuys? Learn more at the OhioBuys Supplier webpage.
OhioBuys Training
OhioBuys offers regular webinars for suppliers to get started in the solution.
 Registration for webinars has been simplified! Use this Supplier Webinar link to select the date and time that works best for you.
Join OhioBuys
What are you waiting for? The time is now to be a part of OhioBuys and do business with the State of Ohio.
With more than 50 state agencies, boards, and commissions now onboarded (and more to come), OhioBuys also offers new opportunities for doing business with the State in a single platform.
Don’t miss out!
Make sure your company is appropriately set up in OhioBuys to ensure you can receive notifications about and respond to relevant solicitations. To become set up correctly, we recommend watching a series of brief videos: OhioBuys Video Overviews. These materials cover the following topics:
- Accessing OhioBuys with your state log-in
- Navigating the OhioBuys solution
- Completing your profile, including managing contacts and selecting commodities
- Responding to Solicitations
- Reporting Revenue Share
If your company is not set up as shown above, you will not receive notices about opportunities to do business with the State. Also, you may not be prepared to submit responses to solicitations when responses are due. Agencies do receive reporting on which suppliers are active in OhioBuys.
More information on becoming an OhioBuys bidder or supplier is available on the OhioBuys website.
What’s Your Status?
 In addition, users should provide their company's demographic information to aid the agencies with the information needed for the Controlling Board submissions and approvals. This can be completed in the Addition Information Tab.
Mike DeWine, Governor
Jon Husted, Lt. Governor
Kathleen C. Madden, Director
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