FCS_Cerification_Statement-_6-9-25.pdf

This document is a Certification Statements form for a state and local contract, specifically focused on Ohio state procurement preferences and regulations. The form is designed for bidders to declare eligibility for various preference categories, including Domestic Source (Buy American), Ohio Preference (Buy Ohio), and Veterans Preference. It references specific Ohio Revised Codes and Administrative Codes, and is intended to be completed by businesses seeking to bid on state contracts.

The form requires bidders to certify details about their business, including product/service origin, manufacturing location, economic presence in Ohio, registration status, employee base, and veteran-friendly or E.D.G.E. (Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equity) business designation. Key sections require bidders to specify whether products are manufactured in the United States, have at least 50% domestic component costs, are produced in Ohio, have significant economic presence in the state, and meet specific registration and employment criteria. The document is a standard pre-qualification tool for businesses seeking to participate in Ohio state procurement opportunities, with provisions for preference points based on various economic and diversity criteria.