Box Cutter, Cutting Mat and Safety Ruler

Vendors interested in this solicitation must be certified as Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) through the Ohio state certification process and include their MBE/EDGE vendor number along with the certification expiration date in their bid submissions. Bids are to be submitted via the prescribed format on Ohio Buys, accompanied by a PDF version on company letterhead, and must contain the vendor’s email and contact number. All bids should remain valid for at least 30 days from the closing date, which is set for 5:00 pm on July 16, 2025. The procurement process emphasizes selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bid, but the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) retains the right to reject any or all bids, cancel, or reissue the solicitation as needed. The contract involves the procurement of items including a box cutter, cutting mat, and safety ruler, with a projected contract value ranging from $50,000 to $150,000. The solicitation was posted on June 24, 2025, with a response deadline of June 27, 2025. The agency overseeing this procurement is part of Ohio’s State and Local Government (SLED) sector, specifically managed by Ohio’s legal counsel office. The department reserves the right to make no award if deemed appropriate and may reissue the RFQ for any reason, ensuring flexibility in the procurement process.