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This is a bid specification document for the State of Ohio related to a Police Recruiting Unit Promotional Items procurement. The document establishes that bids must be submitted exactly as specified with no alternatives or substitutions accepted, and that only direct replacement items will be considered for award.

The document contains two critical eligibility requirements for prospective bidders. First, awarded vendors must not have any unresolved findings for recovery with the State of Ohio, which can be verified through Ohioauditor.gov. Second, per Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1703, bidding companies must provide proof of registration and good standing to conduct business in the State of Ohio through the Secretary of State, or submit a certified statement demonstrating eligibility under one of the exemptions outlined in ORC Chapter 1703.02. Companies can verify their registration status or initiate registration through the Ohio Secretary of State website at https://www.ohiosos.gov/businesses/.