Education Verification Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that all deliveries shall be complete within two 2 weeks from receipt of purchase order.

The bid notice states that payment terms are net 45 60 days. Payments are made the day following the regularly held monthly board meeting.

The bid notice states that the contractor shall make available and honor all manufacturers warranties standard and extended.

The bid notice states that contracts may be awarded on an item, group, or total basis whichever is deemed to be in the best interest of the board. The board reserves the right to make multiple awards to two or more companies on the same item or similar item.

The bid notice states that the board reserves the right to reject any bid where evidence or information submitted by the bidder does not provide satisfactory proof that the bidder is qualified to carry out the details of the contract.

The bid notice states that in case of default by the contractor, the board may procure the articles and services from other sources and may deduct the amount of excess cost so paid from any unpaid balance due to the vendor.

The bid notice states that samples may be required to assist in making decisions for awarding of contracts. The samples must be furnished by the time and date specified for the bid opening. Failure to furnish samples may disqualify the bid.

The bid notice states that a protest or notice of other controversy regarding the solicitation must be filed prior to opening. A protest or notice of other controversy regarding an award must be filed promptly within fourteen 14 days after the award.

The submission of the full application is due no later than May 11, 2026.

The award recommendations are based on ranking, giving priority consideration to institutions that have experienced a decrease in their general student populations and those with the lowest fiscal capacity. Additional consideration is given to projects with a higher return on investment (ROI).

Eligible applicants are state institutions of higher education as defined in ORC section **** must have completed relevant building and site studies, property and utility surveys, and obtained a demolition estimate from an architect/engineer.

The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.

Questions should be submitted no later than April 13, 2026.

The Ohio Department of Higher Education has been appropriated $82,650,000 for this program in fiscal year 2026.