FY26 MVDC Wardrobes

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is seeking a procurement for 80 wardrobe cabinets to be delivered to the Mount Vernon Developmental Center located at 1250 Vernonview Dr, Mt. Vernon, OH. The solicitation specifically requires wardrobes manufactured by Blockhouse Furniture, with precise specifications including 30.75" width, 24" depth, and 72.25" height, constructed from Northern red oak plywood with a natural oak finish. Each wardrobe must be completely assembled, include a fixed shelf and J-bar for hanging clothes, and be configured to accommodate Best Keyway cylinders (which will be supplied separately by the agency). The procurement will be conducted through the OhioBuys website, with a posted date of September 16, 2025, and a firm submission deadline of October 6, 2025. Bidders must complete an item grid and attach an electronic quote that comprehensively details unit pricing, shipping costs, and total pricing, with quotes required to remain valid for a minimum of 30 days. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, following a strict communication protocol that prohibits verbal inquiries and mandates all questions be submitted in writing during a designated inquiry period.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the procurement appears focused on a specialized furniture requirement for a developmental center. The total procurement value can be estimated by multiplying the unit wardrobe cost by the 80-unit requirement, though precise budget ranges are not specified in the available documents. The solicitation is geographically limited to Lake County, Ohio, with delivery specified to the maintenance/shipping receiving department at the Mount Vernon Developmental Center. Blockhouse Furniture is identified as the required manufacturer, which suggests potential limitations on vendor competition. The procurement methodology emphasizes technical compliance, with bidders required to meet exact specifications for wardrobe construction, dimensions, and configuration. Communication and submission are strictly regulated through the OhioBuys platform, indicating a structured and controlled procurement process designed to ensure precise equipment acquisition for the developmental center's needs.