Ohio Buys New Bidder.pdf

This is a step-by-step instruction guide from the State of Ohio for registering as a new bidder in the Ohio|Buys e-procurement system, which is operated by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services. The document outlines the process for creating an OH|ID account and completing bidder registration through supplier-emarketplace.ohio.gov. The system provides access to state procurement opportunities and is available to multiple state agencies, local governments, and higher education institutions.

The registration process requires companies to provide tax identification information (TIN/EIN/SSN), legal business name, Secretary of State charter/entity number if applicable, and complete address information. Companies must also select relevant commodity codes to receive notifications about solicitations in their areas of business. The guide includes details about EOD (EDGE, MBE, and/or VBE) designations, which require additional certification through business.ohio.gov. Once registration is approved, the individual submitting the registration automatically becomes the Supplier Administrator with abilities to add additional users to the account.