Ohio Buys New Bidder.pdf

This document is a step-by-step instruction guide for registering as a new bidder in Ohio|Buys, the State of Ohio's online purchasing solution operated by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services. The guide provides detailed instructions for creating an OHIID account, which is required to access the supplier portal and participate in state procurement opportunities. The registration process includes creating login credentials, providing company information, and selecting relevant commodity categories for bid notifications.

The registration requirements include submitting mandatory information such as Tax ID Number (TIN/EIN/SSN), legal business name, Secretary of State Charter/Entity Number if applicable, and complete address information. Bidders can also indicate EOD Designations (EDGE, MBE, and/or VBE) with corresponding certification details. The system allows suppliers to select specific commodity categories they provide, which determines which solicitation notifications they receive. Once registration is approved, the individual submitting the registration automatically becomes the Supplier Administrator with the ability to add additional users to the account through the Contacts tab of their Supplier Profile.