03-EO_2019-12D.pdf

This is an Executive Order document issued by the State of Ohio pertaining to procurement policies and procedures. The document establishes guidelines for state and local contract opportunities, including those managed by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC) and the Office of Prison Industries (OPI). The specific procurement referenced involves the purchase of one 5000-pound electric forklift with a trade-in allowance for two used electric forklifts. The equipment will be delivered to the OPI Janitorial Shop Warehouse located at the Southeastern Correctional Institution in Lancaster, Ohio. The document outlines the procurement requirements and establishes the framework under which qualified vendors may submit proposals for this equipment purchase.

The Executive Order establishes the procedural requirements and authorization mechanisms for state and local contracting activities. The procurement allows for trade-in credit against the purchase price of the new forklift, reducing the net cost to the state. The document provides the regulatory foundation for competitive bidding processes, vendor qualifications, and contract award procedures applicable to OPI and other state agencies seeking to procure goods and services through established purchasing channels.