RFQ 5313 Inventory parts

This contract pertains to RFQ 5313 for inventory parts, issued by the Ohio Inventory agency, with a bidding deadline of February 26, 2026. All bids must be submitted through the specified E-procurement portal, as submissions through other channels will be deemed non-responsive. Suppliers are required to use the pricing table within the portal, include freight costs in their quoted prices, and provide lead time information in days for delivering the full quantity requested. If quoting non-OEM parts, bidders must specify the alternative part number using a defined format in the notes section. Any core fees should also be noted, and if a supplier cannot provide a part, they must indicate "no bid." The solicitation is managed by David Drummonds, the supply chain coordinator, who serves as the primary contact for any questions or issues related to the bid. The contract emphasizes the importance of compliance with submission requirements to ensure fair and accurate evaluation of quotes, including the need for clarity in lead times and freight inclusion. This ensures all vendors compete on an equivalent basis and that the state of Ohio receives accurate and timely inventory parts deliveries under this solicitation.