Ohio Government Procurement Guide
Everything you need to register, find, and respond to Ohio state RFPs.
Bid Threshold
$50,000 formal threshold.
Vendor registration
Free Ohio Buys supplier registration.
What makes Ohio different
- •Department of Administrative Services
- •EDGE certification
- •Statewide cooperative purchasing
Major solicitation categories in Ohio
Ohio agencies, universities, and authorities procure across every major vertical. Below are the categories where Bid Responder customers see the highest volume — including NEVI EV charging, which sits alongside other infrastructure and services categories rather than dominating the picture.
Information Technology
Software, cloud, cybersecurity, and managed services for Ohio state agencies, courts, and higher education.
Healthcare & Public Health
Medicaid systems, behavioral health services, public health labs, and clinical staffing across Ohio HHS-equivalent agencies.
Construction & Infrastructure
Vertical and horizontal construction, design-build, and architectural and engineering services for Ohio DOT, GSA-equivalent, and capital projects.
Transportation & EV Charging (NEVI)
Transit operations, fleet, traffic management, and Ohio's NEVI plan for federally funded EV charging along Alternative Fuel Corridors.
Energy & Utilities
Renewable generation, energy efficiency retrofits, microgrids, and demand response programs in Ohio.
Professional & Management Services
Consulting, program management, training, organizational change, and policy support for Ohio agencies.
Facilities, Janitorial & Security
Building maintenance, custodial, armed and unarmed security, and life-safety services for Ohio facilities.
Education & Workforce
K-12 instructional materials, learning technology, workforce training, and apprenticeship programs in Ohio.
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