EXECUTIVE ORDER #2019-12D.pdfEXECUTIVE ORDER #2019-12D.pdf

This is an Executive Order issued by the State of Ohio establishing procurement guidelines and directives for state agencies. The order outlines policies and procedures governing the acquisition of goods and services by Ohio state entities, including the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC). The executive order sets forth the framework under which state agencies, including ODRC facilities such as Chillicothe Correctional Institution, must conduct procurement activities for contracted services such as pest control. The order establishes authority, compliance requirements, and operational directives that apply to all state procurement actions and vendor selection processes.

The executive order provides the regulatory foundation and authorization for state agencies to solicit competitive bids and award contracts for necessary services and supplies. It establishes the administrative procedures and legal framework that govern how agencies like ODRC issue requests for quotes, evaluate vendor proposals, and award contracts. By establishing these statewide procurement standards, the executive order ensures consistency, transparency, and compliance across all Ohio state agency procurement activities, including the pest control services solicitation at Chillicothe Correctional Institution.