Ohio Department of Higher Education Promotional Items

The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with Bid Number SRC0000030901 for procurement of promotional items through the State of Ohio's Department of Administrative Services. The solicitation seeks a contractor to supply 17,740 specific promotional items, including 5,000 Drawstring Beverage Holders in various camouflage and solid colors, 5,000 US Flag Flexible Key Tags, 2,500 Sliding Mint Tins, 5,000 USA Made 3/4" Full Color Lanyards, 120 Reusable Name Badges with clear insert refills, and 120 Deluxe Padfolios. The bid is scheduled to open on May 16, 2025, with a requested delivery date of June 15, 2025. All bids must be submitted online through the OhioBuys procurement platform, and contractors will be required to provide proofs of items to the ODHE. Evaluation will focus on determining the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing calculated by multiplying estimated usage of each item by its corresponding unit price. Bidders must provide pricing with no more than three digits after the decimal point, and failure to bid on all items will result in being deemed non-responsive.

This procurement is designated as a Minority Set-Aside Bid in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Chapter 125.08.1, which indicates a clear preference for minority-owned businesses to participate in the contracting opportunity. Contractors must complete an Affirmation and Disclosure Form certifying compliance with Executive Orders regarding offshore services and data location. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the total contract value will be determined by the unit pricing and quantity of items procured. Successful bidders must ensure all invoices reference the job number SRC0000030901 and meet the specified delivery requirements. The procurement is specifically targeting promotional items for the Ohio Department of Higher Education, with a focus on supporting minority business enterprises through this competitive bidding process. Interested vendors must carefully review all specifications and comply with the submission requirements to be considered for this contract opportunity.