Preference Certification Statement.pdfPreference Certification Statement.pdf

This is a Preference Certification Statement filed by the Ohio Department of Transportation in relation to Request for Quote ITRFQ004352 for Socket Core + Firewall Licenses. The document certifies the applicant's eligibility status regarding state-specific business preferences or set-asides applicable to Ohio procurement opportunities. The certification statement establishes the bidder's qualification under relevant Ohio procurement regulations and preferences that may impact bid evaluation or award considerations.

The statement serves as a formal declaration of the bidder's business classification and eligibility for any applicable state preferences, such as small business, minority-owned business enterprise (MBE), women-owned business enterprise (WBE), or other locally-based business preferences that Ohio may recognize in its procurement process. This certification is typically required as part of the bid submission package and directly influences the competitive evaluation of quotes submitted for the Socket Core + Firewall License procurement. The accuracy and completeness of this certification statement are essential to bid compliance and may affect the final award determination by ODOT.