OhioBuys Bidder Training.docx

This is a procurement training document related to OhioBuys, the State of Ohio's procurement platform, paired with a state and local contract opportunity from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Corrections (DRC) Adult Parole Authority Akron Region. The DRC seeks to purchase 25 cubicles (6 feet wide by 8 feet deep) for the Canton Parole Office located at 122 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, Ohio 44702. The cubicles must be either TAYCO Metro workstations or Herman Miller AO2 workstations. A mandatory site visit is required on February 12, 2025, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Canton office location; no registration or appointment is necessary, and interested bidders should contact Richard Clark at 614.969.6423 or richard.clark@drc.ohio.gov. The supplier must guarantee delivery and installation within four weeks of award.

Bids must include comprehensive pricing covering labor, materials, removal of existing cubicles, and complete installation services. The contract details do not specify explicit pricing terms, set asides, funding sources, or contract renewal options. The procurement is being conducted through OhioBuys, Ohio's centralized procurement system, which provides bidder training and resources to support interested suppliers in the competitive bidding process.