Promotional item travel toothbrush kit

The State of Ohio Department of Administrative Services, specifically the Ohio Commission on Minority Health, is seeking a procurement for 5,000 promotional travel toothbrush kits through a Minority Set-Aside Bid (ITB Number SRC0000029555). The detailed solicitation requires a white container with navy ink imprint of the Commission's seal and website, and each kit must include a toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, mouthwash, and soap, sourced from 4imprint. The procurement requires online submission through the Ohio Buys platform, with a bid notice date of April 3, 2025, and a bid opening date of April 9, 2025. Delivery is mandated by June 30, 2025, with 2,500 kits to be delivered to Integrity Moving & Storage in Columbus and the remaining 2,500 distributed across six additional locations in Ohio. Pricing terms stipulate that unit costs cannot exceed three decimal places, with excess digits being dropped during evaluation. Bidders must complete an Affirmation and Disclosure Form addressing offshore services and data location requirements, and the artwork for the kits will be provided by the Commission.

The contract is specifically designated as a Minority Set-Aside procurement in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Chapter 125.08.1, which means the opportunity is restricted to minority-owned businesses. The distribution plan involves strategically placing 5,000 toothbrush kits across diverse Ohio communities, including organizations like the Neighborhood Achievement HUB, Friends of the Homeless, Faith Mission Shelter, Youngstown City Health District, and American Fitness Health & Wellness Institute. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves distributing kits ranging from 250 to 3,000 per recipient across various locations in Columbus, Cleveland, Youngstown, and Moraine. The solicitation focuses on community health and wellness initiatives, with each distribution location having a designated contact person. Invoicing will be processed through DAS State Printing, and all invoices must reference the job number SRC0000029555 and include a signed delivery receipt. The comprehensive distribution strategy suggests a targeted approach to supporting health and hygiene needs across different Ohio communities.