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Selling to the State of Ohio
Vendor registration, procurement portals, and key resources
This guide covers vendor registration, procurement portals, and key resources for selling products and services to the State of Ohio.
Vendor Registration
Ohio uses OhioBuys for vendor registration and procurement. To do business with the state, you must register as a vendor through their portal.
- Ohio Vendor Registration Portal — register your business and set up your vendor profile
- Ohio Procurement Division (Home Page) — overview of purchasing policies and requirements
Finding Bid Opportunities
Active solicitations, RFPs, and bid opportunities are posted on the state’s eProcurement platform:
- Ohio eProcurement / Bid Portal — browse and respond to current solicitations
What You Will Need to Register
- FEIN (Federal Employer Identification Number) — your business tax ID. Learn more about FEIN/EIN
- UEI (Unique Entity Identifier) — obtained through SAM.gov. Learn more about UEI
- CAGE Code — assigned when you register in SAM.gov. Learn more about CAGE codes
- Business legal name, address, phone, email, and authorized contacts
- Commodity/service codes — used to match your business with relevant bid opportunities
Small Business & Minority Programs
Ohio offers programs to assist small, minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses in competing for government contracts.
Additional Information
Ohio uses OhioBuys for vendor registration and procurement. The EDGE (Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equity) program supports disadvantaged small businesses.
Key Ohio Procurement Links
Vendor Help: (614) 466-5090
Last updated: April 2026. Links and requirements are verified periodically. If you find a broken link, please let us know.