Preference Certification Statement.pdfPreference Certification Statement.pdf

This Preference Certification Statement is associated with the Ohio Department of Transportation's request for quotes on annual software support licenses for TransCAD, TransModeler, and TransDNA products. The document serves as a certification mechanism for bidders to document their eligibility status regarding state and local preferences that may apply to the solicitation process. The statement establishes a formal process by which vendors can declare their business classification, ownership structure, and any applicable preference qualifications relevant to Ohio state procurement regulations.

The certification statement functions as a compliance document requiring vendors to attest to specific business characteristics that may qualify them for preferential consideration under Ohio procurement law. By completing this certification, bidders provide ODOT with the necessary documentation to evaluate their eligibility for any applicable small business, minority-owned business, women-owned business, or other state-designated preference categories. This document is a standard requirement in the bidding process and ensures transparency and fairness in the vendor selection process for the software support license procurement.