Ohio Buys New Bidder.pdf

This document is a detailed guide for registering as a new bidder on Ohio|Buys, the State of Ohio's online purchasing solution operated by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services. The guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating an OHID account, completing a Bidder Registration Request, and gaining access to the Supplier Portal. New bidders are instructed to navigate to supplier-marketplace.ohio.gov, create an OHID with specific password requirements, verify email, and then complete a registration form that includes mandatory fields such as Tax ID Number, Legal Name, Secretary of State Charter/Entity Number, and address information.

The registration process allows bidders to select commodity categories they provide, with options ranging from power generation equipment to electronic components and supplies. Optional fields include EOD (Economic Disadvantage) Designations like MBE (Minority Business Enterprise), which require additional certification through the Ohio Business Gateway. Once submitted, the registration request will be reviewed by the State of Ohio, and upon approval, the submitter automatically becomes the Supplier Administrator for their company's account, with the ability to add additional users to their profile.