Promotional item baby gown with elastic bottom white

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services is conducting a minority set-aside procurement for 3,500 white baby sleep gowns for the Ohio Commission on Minority Health, targeting multiple jurisdictions including Mahoning, Montgomery, and Stark Counties, as well as Canton and Dayton Cities. The specific procurement involves white infant baby rib layette sleepers with an elastic bottom, manufactured by Laughing Giraffe and distributed by 4IMPRINT, with item number CPN-55667742. The gowns must be 5 oz 100% combed ringspun cotton, featuring coverstitched ribbed binding on lap shoulders, neck, and sleeves, with fold-over mitten cuffs. Specifications require navy blue imprinting on the white gown, including the text "THIS SIDE UP" and the Ohio Commission on Minority Health logo. The bid is due on January 9, 2025, with a required delivery date of March 5, 2025, to 15 specified locations across Ohio. Bidders must submit pricing through ohiobuys.ohio.gov and provide unit pricing not exceeding three decimal places, with mandatory pricing for all items to avoid disqualification.

This procurement is specifically designated as a minority set-aside contract in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Chapter 125.08.1, which means only qualified minority-owned businesses can compete for this opportunity. The contract includes restrictions on offshore services and data storage, requiring bidders to complete an Affirmation and Disclosure Form before award. Packaging requirements mandate that items be packed in subpacks of 25 with labeled cartons, and all invoices must reference job number SRC0000026609 and include signed delivery receipts. The total order will be distributed across 15 organizations, with the Ohio Commission on Minority Health receiving the largest allocation of 700 units. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 3,500 units of customized infant sleepwear, suggesting a potential contract value in the mid-five-figure range. Additional compliance requirements include adherence to Executive Order provisions and restrictions on purchasing from certain international entities.