EO+2022-02D.pdf

This is Executive Order 2022-02D issued by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on March 3, 2022, directing the State of Ohio's response to Russia's war on Ukraine. The order requires all state agencies, boards, commissions, educational institutions, and pension funds to divest money from Russian institutions or companies and terminate any existing contracts with Russian entities. The Department of Administrative Services, through Ohio's Chief Procurement Officer, must ensure all agency procurement officers implement standard contract language prohibiting purchases from or investments in Russian institutions and companies.

The order establishes specific requirements for procurement, including mandatory disclosure of business locations for contractors and subcontractors, affirmation of compliance with the order's terms, and confirmation that all quotations and proposals adhere to the prohibition on Russian services. The definition of "Company" is broadly defined to include various business structures such as sole proprietorships, corporations, partnerships, and joint ventures. The order is to be read in conjunction with Executive Order 2019-12D regarding offshore services and remains in effect until rescinded or modified by future executive action.