EO_2019-12D.pdf

Executive Order 2019-12D is a gubernatorial directive issued by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on March 4, 2019, establishing procurement restrictions for all State Cabinet Agencies, Boards, and Commissions. The order prohibits state executive agencies from entering into contracts using state funds to purchase services provided outside the United States. This restriction applies to both direct purchases by executive agencies and services provided by subcontractors. The order is designed to protect Ohio's economic development by ensuring that public expenditures support domestic job creation and retention. The executive order will expire ten calendar days after Governor DeWine's last day in office unless rescinded before that date.

The order requires all Agency Procurement Officers to maintain standard contract language reflecting the prohibition on offshore services and mandating that service providers and prospective contractors affirm compliance and disclose all service performance locations, data storage locations, business principal locations, and any shifts in service delivery locations. Proposals lacking required affirmations and disclosures will not be considered, and proposals for services to be performed outside the United States will be rejected. The Department of Administrative Services, through Ohio's Chief Procurement Officer, is responsible for ensuring compliance and maintaining updated procurement manuals and policies. The order includes exemptions for services necessary to attract jobs and business to Ohio, academic and educational services supporting international missions of Ohio's public colleges and universities, and emergency situations where the Director of Administrative Services may grant waivers upon established standards.