Ohio Buys New Bidder.pdf

The 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 companies and individuals who want to participate in state procurement opportunities, covering the process of creating an OHID account, completing a Bidder Registration Request, and gaining access to the Supplier Portal on supplier-marketplace.ohio.gov. The registration process is designed to help new vendors become familiar with the Ohio|Buys system and prepare to bid on state contracts across multiple Ohio government agencies.

The registration involves several key steps, including creating a secure OHID with specific password requirements, verifying email address, entering company information such as Tax ID Number, Secretary of State Charter/Entity Number, and address details, and selecting relevant commodity categories for potential solicitations. Optional elements include EOD (Economic Diversity) designations like MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) certification. Once registered, bidders will receive an email notification about their registration status, and if approved, can access the Ohio|Buys platform to view procurement opportunities, add additional users to their company account, and begin participating in state purchasing processes.