04-EO_2022-02D (2).pdf

This is an Executive Order document issued by the State of Ohio related to procurement policies and procedures. The document establishes guidelines applicable to state agencies and their procurement activities for the purchase of goods and services. The order outlines the framework within which state entities, including the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (which operates the Southeastern Correctional Institution), must conduct procurement activities for equipment acquisitions such as the 5000 lb. electric forklift with trade-in value referenced in the related contract opportunity. The directive sets forth the procedural requirements and compliance standards that govern how state agencies evaluate proposals, manage vendor relationships, and execute purchase agreements.

The Executive Order establishes the regulatory environment and authority under which the OPI Janitorial Warehouse forklift procurement must be conducted. It defines the procurement standards, approval processes, and operational procedures that bidders and the procuring agency must follow throughout the solicitation and award process. Compliance with this Executive Order is mandatory for all state agencies conducting purchases, ensuring consistency in procurement practices across Ohio state government and establishing the legal framework for contract administration, vendor selection, and performance requirements related to this and other state procurement activities.