Ohio Buys New Bidder.pdf

This is a new bidder registration guide for Ohio|Buys, Ohio's e-procurement portal operated by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services. The document provides detailed step-by-step instructions for suppliers to register as new bidders in the Ohio|Buys system, which is used by multiple state agencies, local governments, and higher education institutions. The guide outlines the complete registration process, starting with navigating to supplier-emarketplace.ohio.gov and creating an OH|ID account, which serves as a secure single sign-on for accessing multiple Ohio state systems.

The registration process requires suppliers to provide their tax identification information (TIN/EIN/SSN), legal business name, Secretary of State charter/entity number if applicable, and complete address information. Suppliers must also select relevant commodities they provide from a comprehensive list and can optionally indicate EOD (EDGE, MBE, and/or VBE) designations with corresponding certification details. The guide specifies technical requirements for creating usernames and passwords, explains email verification procedures, and notes that the person completing the registration becomes the Supplier Administrator upon approval. Help desk support is available via email at OBM.ContactCenter@obm.ohio.gov or phone at 614-338-4781/1-877-644-6771.