DRC OPI - Poly Armor Powder Coat Paint for the OPI Metal Shop

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) is seeking competitive bids for Poly Armor powder coat paint for the Ohio Penal Industries (OPI) Metal Shop located at Marion Correctional Institution. The solicitation (DRCB-25-3383) requires procurement of four specific powder coat paint colors: 5,000 lbs of Play Green, 3,000 lbs of Bright Blue, 3,000 lbs of STB Black, and 1,000 lbs of STB FM 49ers Red. The procurement will be conducted through OhioBuys, the State of Ohio's online purchasing platform, with bids due by June 6, 2025. Bidders must provide an electronic color chart, certify their ability to complete the project, describe relevant experience, and comply with State of Ohio contract terms. The contract term will run from the award date through June 30, 2027, with potential renewals by mutual agreement for up to four years, contingent on Ohio General Assembly funding appropriations. Delivery is required within 30 days of order receipt, and all shipping and freight charges must be included in the item costs. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with responsibility determined by factors including experience, financial condition, previous contract performance, and ability to execute the contract properly.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though Ohio procurement regulations typically provide preferences for domestic products, Ohio-based businesses, and veteran-friendly companies. Bidders must comply with specific state executive orders, including Executive Order 2022-02D, which prohibits doing business with Russian institutions and requires comprehensive disclosure of service and data locations. Contractors must affirm they are not using services from Russian institutions and agree to immediately notify the state of any changes in service or data location. The solicitation requires contractors to complete an Affirmation and Disclosure Form documenting business and subcontractor locations. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the paint quantities suggest a moderate-scale procurement. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with Ohio's offshore services restrictions and provide full transparency about their operational locations. The contract allows for potential multi-year renewal, indicating the state's interest in establishing a reliable, long-term supply relationship for the OPI Metal Shop's powder coating requirements.