DRC OPI - Laminated Particleboard for OPI CCI Table Shop - ITB DRC260120

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) has issued a solicitation titled "DRC OPI - Laminated Particleboard for OPI CCI Table Shop - ITB DRC260120," seeking proposals for the procurement of raw material laminated particleboard and T-mold components intended for use at the OPI CCI Table Shop. This invitation to bid, identified under solicitation number SRC0000036556, was posted on January 27, 2026, with a response deadline of February 11, 2026. The project falls under NAICS code 321219, indicating manufacturing related to engineered wood products, and the procurement will be conducted through the OhioBuys system, a platform designed to facilitate public solicitation management within the State of Ohio. The place of performance is Columbus, Ohio, with Zachary Taubenheim as the primary contact for the solicitation. Bidders are expected to comply with the requirements set forth by the State, including submission through OhioBuys, which provides guidelines on viewing solicitations, submitting inquiries, amending bids, and participating in rounds of sourcing events. Contractors must also sign an Affirmation and Disclosure form aligning with the State’s Executive Orders that restrict offshore services and mandate transparency regarding locations where services and data storage occur. This form obligates contractors to notify the State of any changes related to service or data processing locations, with noncompliance potentially resulting in contract termination. Despite a noted connectivity error with the OhioBuys system at one point, interested parties should ensure timely submission of proposals and full adherence to the outlined legal and procedural requirements to be considered for award.