03-EO_2019-12D.pdf

This is an Executive Order document issued by the State of Ohio that establishes procurement guidelines and policies for state agencies. The order outlines the administrative framework and requirements that govern how state entities, including the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC), conduct competitive bidding processes for goods and services. The document applies to all state agencies and their purchasing activities, establishing standardized procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts to ensure consistent, transparent, and compliant procurement practices across Ohio's state government.

The Executive Order sets forth mandatory procedures for competitive bidding, vendor qualification requirements, and contract administration standards. It establishes the legal authority and operational requirements that underpin state procurement activities, including those for specialized services such as agricultural inputs and farm operations managed by correctional institutions. The order serves as the foundational policy document that governs the DRC's current procurement for agricultural seed, fertilizers, ground inputs, and application services for the OPI Farm at the Chillicothe Correctional Institution, ensuring that all bidding procedures, evaluation criteria, and award processes comply with state regulatory requirements and procurement best practices.