705 OSP Austin Steel

The Ohio State Penitentiary is issuing a solicitation to acquire specific steel materials, including stainless steel angles, flat bars, and expanded metal flats in designated sizes and quantities, with a delivery deadline of October 31, 2025. This procurement is set aside for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all set-aside and material requirements. The bidding process is conducted via a Quick Quote system through the Ohio Buys portal, with bids due by October 8, 2025, and inquiries accepted until October 7, 2025. The materials are to be delivered to the DRC OSP Warehouse at the Ohio State Penitentiary in Youngstown, Ohio. The contract documentation does not specify standard federal or state clauses, nor does it include explicit provisions related to inspection, acceptance, packaging, marking, or bar-coding requirements. There are no references to specific FAR clauses, MIL-STD standards, or detailed quality standards; the primary terms focus on the set-aside status, delivery schedule, and award criteria. The evaluation will be based solely on price among responsive, responsible, and MBE-eligible bidders. Administrative details such as payment procedures, invoicing instructions, or contract management officials are not included in the available documents, with the only contact being Mr. Austin for pre-award questions. Overall, the procurement emphasizes timely delivery of specified steel materials under a streamlined, price-driven process with minimal contractual stipulations beyond the set-aside and delivery requirements.