06-INSTRUCTIONS_ON_HOW_TO_REGISTER_AS_A_PAYEE_.pdf06-INSTRUCTIONS_ON_HOW_TO_REGISTER_AS_A_PAYEE_.pdf

This is an instructional document from the State of Ohio providing guidance on registering as a payee in the Ohio Pays system, the state's electronic payment platform. The document outlines the mandatory registration process for vendors and contractors seeking to conduct business with Ohio state agencies and local entities. Prospective payees must first establish an OH/ID account through OHID.ohio.gov, then proceed to register on the Ohio Pays website at https://ohiopays.ohio.gov. The registration process requires vendors to complete their account setup by clicking "How to Register" and following the outlined steps. A site visit for the related Water Heater Replacement project at Piqua Armory (located at 623 E. Ash Street, Piqua, OH 45356) is scheduled for September 14th at 9:00 AM, with Joshua Farrier serving as the point of contact.

All payments through Ohio Pays are processed exclusively via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), requiring vendors to provide banking information for direct deposit during the registration process. Bidders and contractors must complete their payee registration before they can receive any payments from the state. The document provides technical support contact information, directing users with registration questions to contact OBM Shared Services at 1-877-644-6771 and ask for the Payee Group, or alternatively submit a help request through the Ohio Pays website contact form. This registration requirement applies to all vendors bidding on state and local contract opportunities in Ohio.