Ohio Procure is Ohio's centralized eProcurement system for state agency purchasing, managed by the Department of Administrative Services (DAS). It covers ODOT, ODH, ODJFS, and 50+ agencies that collectively spend $20B+ annually — including access to Ohio's EDGE certification program and the semiconductor manufacturing boom reshaping Ohio's procurement landscape.
Register on Ohio's Supplier Portal at supplier.ohio.gov — registration is free and required to receive notifications and submit bids through Ohio Procure
Select your UNSPSC commodity codes during registration — Ohio uses UNSPSC codes. Review the full code taxonomy and register broadly; refine after your first cycle of notifications
Apply for Ohio's EDGE (Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equity) certification at das.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/das/divisions-and-offices/equal-opportunity-division/edge-program — EDGE gives certified businesses a 5% bid preference on applicable state contracts
For construction work, obtain prequalification with ODOT at transportation.ohio.gov — ODOT prequalification is required for highway construction contracts and separate from Ohio Procure registration
Register separately with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) at ofcc.ohio.gov for public building construction — OFCC manages construction for state buildings, universities, and state institutions independently from DAS
Ohio's semiconductor boom is reshaping the state's procurement landscape — Intel's $20B+ fab in Licking County and TSMC interest are driving massive infrastructure investment in central Ohio. State and local agencies are procuring engineering, environmental, infrastructure, and professional services to support this buildout.
ODOT is Ohio's largest buyer at $3B+ annually through 12 district offices. The Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati metro districts (D6, D12, D8) are highest volume — register directly with each district's contracting staff, not just state headquarters.
Ohio's EDGE certification is a genuine competitive advantage — agencies must award to EDGE-certified firms on applicable contracts if the EDGE bid is within 5% of the lowest non-EDGE bid. The 5% preference is mandatory, not aspirational.
The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) manages $2B+ in public building construction annually — universities, state hospitals, prisons, and office buildings. OFCC posts separately at ofcc.ohio.gov and uses its own prequalification system. Construction and engineering firms must monitor both Ohio Procure and OFCC.
Ohio Medicaid (ODM) spends $3B+ on managed care and IT — it's the second-largest state agency buyer after ODOT. ODM's MMIS replacement (NextGen) is a major multi-year IT program worth targeting if you're in healthcare IT.
Ohio's "Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equity" (EDGE) program has both a set-aside tier and a participation goal tier. As a prime contractor, including EDGE-certified subcontractors on proposals to agencies with participation goals improves your score even if you're not EDGE certified yourself — identify strong EDGE subs in your category before any major Ohio proposal.
Ohio has 12 ODOT district offices, each with independent contracting authority for projects under certain thresholds. The district engineer is the key relationship for construction and engineering firms. ODOT headquarters in Columbus manages the largest projects but districts control day-to-day procurement.
The Ohio Turnpike runs 241 miles across northern Ohio and has its own procurement office at ohioturnpike.org — entirely separate from ODOT. Turnpike construction, maintenance, and ITS contracts are posted independently. Firms focused on highway work who miss the Turnpike portal miss a significant contract stream.
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is in Dayton and is one of the most active federal contracting locations in the country. Ohio state procurement and WPAFB federal procurement are completely separate, but many Ohio firms successfully pursue both simultaneously — the same capabilities that win state engineering work often translate to AFMC contracts.
Ohio's EDGE (Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equity) program certifies businesses that are at least 51% owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. EDGE-certified firms receive a mandatory 5% bid preference on applicable state contracts. Ohio also has a Veteran-Friendly Business Enterprise (VFBE) program and participation goals for minority-owned businesses in state construction contracts.
Ohio Procure is Ohio's centralized eProcurement system for state agency purchasing, managed by the Department of Administrative Services (DAS). It covers ODOT, ODH, ODJFS, and 50+ agencies that collectively spend $20B+ annually — including access to Ohio's EDGE certification program and the semiconductor manufacturing boom reshaping Ohio's procurement landscape. With 500+ tenders published per month and an average contract value of $1.9M, Ohio Procure is one of the most active procurement portals in North America.
Ohio Procure is free to access, but requires vendor registration to receive notifications or submit bids.
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Ohio Procure is Ohio's centralized eProcurement system managed by the Department of Administrative Services. All state agencies post solicitations through Ohio Procure. Major buyers include ODOT ($3B+), ODH, ODM ($3B+ Medicaid), ODJFS, ODE, and 50+ other agencies. The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) posts building construction separately at ofcc.ohio.gov.
Ohio EDGE (Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equity) certifies socially and economically disadvantaged businesses — including minority-owned and women-owned firms — for a mandatory 5% bid preference on applicable state contracts. Apply at das.ohio.gov. Certification is free and takes approximately 60 days.
Yes. ODOT highway construction requires prequalification through ODOT's separate system at transportation.ohio.gov, in addition to Ohio Procure registration. ODOT prequalification evaluates your technical capacity, financial standing, and past performance. Ohio Procure registration alone is not sufficient to bid on ODOT construction.
OFCC manages construction for all state-owned buildings — universities, hospitals, prisons, and office buildings. OFCC posts solicitations separately at ofcc.ohio.gov and uses its own designer and contractor selection processes. Construction and engineering firms must monitor both Ohio Procure and OFCC to capture the full Ohio state construction market.