Ohio Buys New Bidder.pdf

This 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 document provides detailed instructions for creating an OH|ID account, which is required to access Ohio|Buys and other state government systems. The registration process includes obtaining login credentials through supplier-emarketplace.ohio.gov and completing a Bidder Registration Request form.

The guide outlines specific requirements including user profile creation, password requirements, and mandatory fields such as Tax ID Number, Legal Name, and Address Information. Bidders must select applicable commodities their organization provides and can indicate EOD Designations (EDGE, MBE, and/or VBE) if applicable. The document emphasizes that EOD designations require certification through business.ohio.gov prior to validation. The registration process concludes with state review and approval, after which the designated Supplier Administrator can add additional users to their company's account through the Contacts tab.