04-EO_2022-02D (2).pdf

This is an Executive Order document from the State of Ohio, specifically Executive Order 2022-02D, which establishes procurement and contracting guidelines for state agencies. The Executive Order outlines the procedures and requirements that state entities, including the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC), must follow when soliciting bids for goods and services. The document provides the framework governing how state agencies conduct procurement processes, establish bidding procedures, and award contracts. The order establishes uniform standards for competitive bidding, vendor qualifications, and contract administration across Ohio state government to ensure transparency, fairness, and compliance with state law.

The Executive Order sets forth specific requirements for public notice of contract opportunities, mandatory competitive bidding thresholds, and documentation standards that state agencies must maintain throughout the procurement process. The document establishes protocols for bid opening, evaluation criteria, and award procedures, while also addressing vendor protests and appeals processes. Additionally, the order includes provisions regarding set-asides for disadvantaged business enterprises and small businesses, ensuring equitable participation in state contracting opportunities. These guidelines directly apply to the DRC's procurement for agricultural seed, fertilizers, ground inputs, and application services for the 2026 planting season at the OPI Farm located at Chillicothe Correctional Institution, requiring the agency to follow established competitive bidding procedures and maintain compliance with all specified procurement standards.