EXECUTIVE_ORDER__2022-02D.pdf

This is an Executive Order issued by the State of Ohio in 2022, affecting state agencies and procurement processes across Ohio jurisdictions. The document establishes directives applicable to state departments, including the Department of Rehabilitation & Corrections, regarding procurement procedures and operational requirements. The Executive Order outlines governance frameworks and operational mandates that impact how state agencies conduct business activities, manage contracts, and execute procurement processes. Specific provisions establish guidelines for state agency operations and procurement authority, with implications for contracts such as the security key cabinet procurement at Ohio State Penitentiary.

The Executive Order establishes the regulatory and procedural environment within which the Department of Rehabilitation & Corrections operates its procurement activities. By issuing this order, the Governor establishes mandatory compliance requirements for all affected state agencies regarding their procurement practices, contract management, and operational procedures. The order serves as the foundational authority and direction under which specific procurement opportunities, such as the Key Security Cabinets request at Ohio State Penitentiary, are executed and governed. Agencies must adhere to the directives outlined in the Executive Order when soliciting bids, evaluating proposals, and awarding contracts.