| Rightfax Fax Channels & Support | BWC270490 | FY27 | DB

This solicitation, identified as SRC0000042721, is issued by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation to purchase RightFax FOIP enabled fax channels and support for a twelve month period. This opportunity is set aside exclusively for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) suppliers. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible MBE supplier, with a tie-breaking policy that favors the supplier who submitted their proposal first. Eligible suppliers must submit their proposals through the OhioBuys portal, as mail and fax transmittals are prohibited. Required documentation includes an IRS Form W-9, a Contractor/Subcontractor Affirmation and Disclosure Form, and a Supplier Information Form for new vendors. Additionally, an Affirmative Action Program Verification Form is mandatory for contracts valued at 5,000 dollars or more. Suppliers must comply with Ohio Revised Code Section 125.111 regarding non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. The contract strictly prohibits the use of offshore services or the storage of state data outside the United States without a signed waiver, and prohibits any purchases from Russian institutions. All submissions are subject to the Ohio Public Records Act, though specific trade secrets may be claimed if submitted in a separate sealed envelope with a legal justification. Any proposal claiming the entire contents are confidential will be disqualified.