Ohio Buys New Bidder.pdf

This is an instructional guide from Ohio Shared Services detailing the step-by-step process for registering as a new bidder in the Ohio|Buys e-procurement system. The document provides comprehensive instructions for creating an OH|ID account, which serves as a secure single sign-on for accessing multiple State of Ohio systems, including the supplier portal. The guide outlines the registration workflow, beginning with accessing supplier-emarketplace.ohio.gov and proceeding through profile creation, email verification, and bidder registration request submission.

The registration process requires specific information including Tax ID Number/EIN/SSN, legal business name, Secretary of State Charter/Entity Number (if applicable), and complete address information. Bidders must select relevant commodities from a provided list and can indicate EOD Designations (EDGE, MBE, and/or VBE) with corresponding certification documentation. The system includes security controls like CAPTCHA verification, password requirements, and email verification steps. Upon completion, the State of Ohio reviews the registration request and sends confirmation via email. The document also notes that the individual completing the registration automatically becomes the Supplier Administrator with the ability to add additional users to the account through the Contacts tab.