Ohio Buys New Bidder.pdf

This document is a detailed guide for registering as a new bidder on Ohio Buys, an online purchasing solution operated by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services. The guide provides step-by-step instructions for businesses and individuals seeking to access the Ohio Buys Supplier Portal and participate in state procurement opportunities. Key registration steps include creating an OHID (a secure single sign-on account), entering profile information, selecting commodities of interest, and completing a Bidder Registration Request form. Registrants must provide essential information such as tax identification number, legal name, address, and optional EOD (Emerging/Minority/Veteran-owned Business Enterprise) designations.

The registration process requires users to navigate to supplier-marketplace.ohio.gov, create an OHID with specific password requirements, and submit a comprehensive registration request. Once submitted, the State of Ohio will review the request and send an email notification of approval. Upon approval, the individual who submitted the registration automatically becomes the Supplier Administrator and can add additional users to their company's account. The platform allows businesses to select commodities they provide, receive solicitation notifications, and access procurement opportunities across multiple state agencies and government institutions.