- The state and local contract opportunity involves the procurement of goalball goals for the Ohio State School for the Blind (OSSB), located in Franklin County, Ohio. The specific procurement is for two custom-fabricated goalball goals constructed from 1-1/2 inch schedule 40 aluminum pipe, designed to be assembled with safety pins and finished with a textured royal blue powder coating. Wolf Metals, a custom sheet metal fabricator in Columbus, has submitted a detailed quote for the project, with a...
- The State of Ohio is seeking procurement of a towable boom lift for Fiscal Year 2026, with specifications requiring a lift featuring a platform height between 40-45 feet and a work height ranging from 45-52 feet. The equipment must include 25-30 feet of horizontal reach and can be powered by gas, electric motor, or a combination of both. Additional requirements include hydraulic outriggers/stabilizers, a 2WD drive and set configuration, and specific accessories such as a spare tire, mounting...
- The Northwest Ohio Developmental Center (NODC) is seeking to procure a living room furniture set for its facility located at 1101 S. Detroit Ave. in Toledo, Ohio, within Lucas County. The procurement specifically requires a matching sofa and loveseat set with precise specifications, including a powder blue finish and a leather blend material. The sofa must measure 82"W x 36"D x 38.5"H and weigh 189.2 lbs, while the loveseat should measure 36"W x 60"D x 38.5"H and...
- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), specifically the Ohio Division of Forestry, is conducting a procurement for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and accessories through the OhioBuys procurement platform. The solicitation seeks 4 Philips HeartStart OnSite AED School & Community Value Packages, which include RespondER Premium Items and a Basic Cabinet, to be delivered by December 1, 2025. The contract term extends through June 30, 2026, and will be awarded to the lowest...
The state of Ohio has issued a procurement opportunity for bleacher systems, specifically seeking two distinct portable ADA-compliant bleacher configurations: one set of 2-10 high bleachers and another set of 2-7 high bleachers. This contract opportunity was posted on October 29, 2025, with proposals due by December 12, 2025. The procurement appears to be focused on acquiring portable seating solutions that meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility standards, likely for public facilities such as schools, parks, sports venues, or community centers. Potential vendors must carefully review the specifications and ensure their proposed bleacher systems fully comply with ADA requirements for accessibility, safety, and usability. Respondents should be prepared to demonstrate technical capabilities, provide detailed product specifications, and potentially participate in site assessments or product demonstrations. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly outlined in the provided documentation, Ohio state procurement typically encourages participation from minority-owned, women-owned, and small businesses. Vendors should verify their eligibility and potentially seek certifications that could provide competitive advantages. The contract does not specify an exact budget range, but portable ADA-compliant bleacher systems can vary significantly in cost depending on size, material quality, and additional features. Interested vendors should anticipate potential budget ranges between $50,000 to $250,000 depending on the quantity and specific configurations required. Potential respondents are advised to carefully review all technical specifications, prepare comprehensive proposals that highlight ADA compliance, and be prepared to provide detailed documentation of their product's safety, durability, and accessibility features.