RFQ 5280 Inventory parts

The contract solicitation titled "RFQ 5280 Inventory parts" issued by the Ohio Procurement office requires all bids to be submitted exclusively through the designated E-procurement portal to be considered responsive. Suppliers must utilize the pricing table within the portal, including freight charges in their quoted prices and clearly indicating lead times in days within the notes section. Lead time is critical as it represents the timeframe necessary to fulfill the entire order quantity, even for items marked as "stock." When quoting parts that are not Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or differ from the requested part number, vendors must specify the replacement part number in the lead time notes. Additionally, any core fees must be declared in the notes field, and vendors who do not supply a part should select "no bid." The solicitation, posted on January 8, 2026, with a response deadline the following day, is managed by David Drummonds, the supply chain coordinator, who serves as the primary contact for questions or issues related to bid submissions. The solicitation pertains to inventory parts and is intended for performance within Ohio. Strict adherence to the bid submission instructions, including the mandated use of the e-procurement portal and comprehensive bid detailing, is emphasized to ensure fair and accurate evaluation of all responses.