Affirmative Action Before a contract can be awarded or renewed, for any amount of $5,000.00 or more, an Affirmative Action Program Verification Form must be submitted to the Ohio Department of Development to comply with the Ohio affirmative action requirements. More information regarding the Affirmative Action Verification Form requirement for goods and services contracts can be found at the following web site:

https://development.ohio.gov/business/construction-compliance#AffirmativeActionProgramVerificationGoodsandServices

FOR NEW STATE OF OHIO SUPPLIERS

If you are a new supplier with the State of Ohio, a Supplier Information Form must be completed and submitted to Ohio Shared Services through the Ohio Supplier Portal. You will also need to complete an IRS form W-9. Both the instructions and the form can be found at:

http://supplier.ohio.gov Login: Ohio Buys

FOR CURRENT STATE OF OHIO SUPPLIERS

If you are a supplier previously registered or currently doing business with the State of Ohio, please provide a completed IRS form W-9 with your quote that reflects the tax ID for your business currently registered with the State of Ohio.

NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY.

The Supplier will comply with all state and federal laws regarding equal employment opportunity and fair labor and employment practices, including Ohio Revised Code Section 125.111 and all related Executive Orders.

The State encourages the Supplier to purchase goods and services from Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) vendors.

PROHIBITION OF THE EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR OFFSHORE SERVICES.

No State Cabinet Agency, Board, or Commission will enter into any contract to purchase services provided outside of the United States or that allows State data to be sent, taken, accessed, tested, maintained, backed-up, stored, or made available outside of the United States, unless the State obtains a duly signed waiver. Notwithstanding any other terms of this Contract, the State reserves the right to recover any funds paid for services the Supplier performs or for data located outside of the United States for which a waiver was not received. The State does not waive any other rights and remedies provided to the State in the Contract.

Further, no State agency, board, commission, State educational institution, or pension fund will make any purchase from or investment in any Russian institution or company. Notwithstanding any other terms of this Contract, the State reserves the right to recover any funds paid to Supplier for purchases or investments in a Russian institution or company in violation of this paragraph.

The Supplier must complete the Contractor/Subcontractor Affirmation and Disclosure Form:

https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/procure.ohio.gov/pdf/StateLocalAgencies/Resources_Forms/Affirmation_and_Disclosure_Form_5-20-24_fillable_form.pdf affirming the Supplier understands and will meet the requirements of the above prohibition. During the performance of this Contract, if the Supplier changes the location(s) disclosed on the Affirmation and Disclosure Form, Supplier must complete and submit a revised Affirmation and Disclosure Form reflecting such changes. The provisions of this paragraph will expire when the applicable Executive Order is no longer effective.

This form must be completed and submitted with your quote.

Tax Exemption A Sales and Use Tax Blanket Exemption is available upon request.