VIVO 48 inch Desk Converter

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking quotes for a specific office equipment item: a VIVO 48-inch Desk Converter, specifically the K Series Height Adjustable Sit to Stand Riser, which is a dual monitor and laptop workstation with a wide keyboard tray in black. The procurement is located in Franklin County and targets a single unit of this office ergonomic equipment to be delivered to Katherine DuMond at the Ohio Department of Medicaid headquarters in Columbus. The solicitation was posted on May 22, 2025, with bids due by May 28, 2025, and all submitted bids must remain valid for a minimum of 90 days from the closing date. Bids must be submitted through Ohio Buys and include a PDF copy on company letterhead, along with vendor contact email and phone number. The evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with ODM reserving the right to reject any or all bids and potentially cancel or reissue the request for quotation (RFQ).

This procurement is specifically restricted to Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certified vendors through the State of Ohio. Vendors must provide their certified Ohio MBE/EDGE vendor number and certification expiration date, with UNSPS codes that are consistent with the requested product. The MBE certification is a mandatory qualification for bidder participation, effectively limiting the pool of potential vendors to those meeting specific diversity and inclusion criteria. While no specific award value is mentioned, the procurement appears to be for a single desk converter, suggesting a relatively modest contract value. ODM maintains significant discretion in the procurement process, explicitly stating they may make no award under this solicitation and reserve the right to reject bids partially or completely. The procurement represents a targeted, small-scale office equipment acquisition with a strong emphasis on supporting minority-owned businesses through certification requirements.