Ohio Buys New Bidder.pdf

The document is a detailed instructional 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 companies and individuals looking to access procurement opportunities across multiple Ohio government agencies, including how to create an OHID account, complete a Bidder Registration Request, and select relevant commodity categories for potential solicitations.

Key registration requirements include providing a unique tax identifier (TIN, EIN, or SSN), legal business name, Secretary of State Charter/Entity Number, and address information. Bidders can optionally indicate EOD (Economic Diversity) designations such as MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) with corresponding certification details. Once registered, users will receive email notifications about their registration status, and approved Supplier Administrators can add additional users to their company's account. The platform allows businesses to view public solicitations, access the public catalog, and participate in state and local government procurement processes.