RFQ033823 - R&P - Sports - Advanced Turf - Rye Seed
The City of Columbus Recreation and Parks department is seeking a supplier to provide advanced perennial ryegrass seed for sports turf…
State bids
Ohio Government Bids & RFPs
- New this week
- 150+
- Agencies posting
- 100+
- Closing this week
- 300+
This page lists open Ohio bids from state agencies, ODOT, counties, cities, townships and school districts, together with recently closed solicitations and contract awards, so you can judge what is out now and who has been winning similar work.
Ohio Bids and Bidding Guide
Ohio state agencies post solicitations to OhioBuys, the state's procurement platform, with guidance published by the Department of Administrative Services. But Ohio has 88 counties and thousands of cities, villages, townships and school districts buying independently — which is where most of the volume actually is. This guide covers the state systems, the local ones, and how to watch both.
Ohio is among the ten most populous states, with an economy that includes manufacturing, healthcare, logistics and agriculture. What matters more for bidding is how the buying is distributed: 88 counties, more than 600 school districts, more than 900 cities and villages and about 1,300 townships, each purchasing on its own authority. That fragmentation is why a vendor watching only the state platform sees a fraction of what is available.
Where Are Ohio RFPs Posted?
- OhioBuys — state agency solicitations and responses. Registration required for notifications and bidding.
- DAS Procurement Services — vendor guidance and procurement rules. Certification runs through the Department of Development. Reference rather than a bid list.
- ODOT — highway, bridge and transportation lettings, with prequalification required for construction contractors.
- 88 county governments — county services, roads, health and human services. Separate vendor lists.
- Municipalities and townships — Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and hundreds of smaller buyers, each on its own portal.
- More than 600 school districts — facilities, transport, technology and services, bought independently and continuously.
What Do You Need Before You Can Bid in Ohio?
- Register on OhioBuys and set the commodity categories that match what you supply. Those categories drive your notifications, so a thin profile means opportunities that never reach you.
- Check whether you qualify for Ohio's certification programs, including EDGE and minority business enterprise certification. They can make you eligible for set-aside work and attractive to primes who need to meet subcontracting commitments.
- Start ODOT prequalification if you do transportation construction. It runs separately from OhioBuys and cannot be completed inside a letting window.
- Register with the counties, cities and school districts you actually serve. None of them inherit your OhioBuys registration, and between them they are the larger market.
Which Ohio Cities and Counties Issue the Most RFPs?
Ohio's contracting spreads across several mid-sized metros rather than concentrating in one, which makes the region you choose more consequential here than in most states.
- Columbus and Franklin County — the state capital and largest metro: government operations, technology, rapid growth infrastructure.
- Cleveland and Cuyahoga County — healthcare and hospital systems, port and lakefront work, urban infrastructure.
- Cincinnati and Hamilton County — logistics and consumer goods, river infrastructure, municipal services.
- Akron and Summit County — polymers and advanced materials manufacturing, plus county services.
- Dayton and Montgomery County — aerospace and defense-adjacent work around Wright-Patterson, plus regional services.
- Toledo and Lucas County — port operations on Lake Erie, glass and automotive manufacturing.
- Canton, Youngstown and Lorain — Stark, Mahoning and Lorain counties: manufacturing, regional infrastructure, redevelopment.
- Parma and Butler County — suburban municipal services and the fast-growing Cincinnati–Dayton corridor.
How Do You Search Every Ohio Source at Once?
OhioBuys covers state agencies. Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, the 88 counties and 600-plus school districts each buy separately, and hopping between portals is the part that does not scale. Bid Banana searches 1.6M+ bids and awards from 4,000+ agencies across all 50 states, updated daily. Filter to Ohio and narrow by agency, industry or NAICS code, then save the search so new Ohio bids arrive in one email digest, daily or weekly, at the hour you pick. It is $49.99 a month or $479.99 a year, with a 7-day free trial.
Two search habits are worth building. Specify what you actually deliver rather than searching a broad category, then experiment with synonyms — a construction firm should try "building repairs," "renovation" and "refurbishment" as well as "construction," because each returns a different set. And set up notifications rather than relying on remembering to check; Ohio deadlines are strict enough that a missed week is a missed opportunity.
How Do You Respond to an Ohio RFP?
Read the document thoroughly before deciding to bid. Understand the evaluation criteria, submission requirements and deadlines — overlooking a detail or failing a compliance requirement disqualifies more Ohio bids than weak writing does. If anything is unclear, contact the issuing agency's named representative early, while there is still time for the answer to change your approach rather than just confirm your assumptions. Then tailor the response: a generic proposal addressed to no particular agency reads exactly like what it is.
Where Should You Start With Ohio RFPs?
- Register on OhioBuys and set your categories. It is the state's front door and it takes an afternoon.
- Check your certification eligibility through the Department of Development before you start bidding, not after you lose something to a certified competitor.
- Pick a metro and cover its county, city and school districts properly. Ohio's volume is spread across five or six regions, and depth beats breadth here.
Ohio's state system is easy to use and the smaller part of the story. The 88 counties and 600-plus districts underneath it are where the work is, and they reward vendors who pick a region and register properly in it.
FAQs
Where are Ohio state RFPs posted?
State agencies post to OhioBuys, the state's procurement platform, and the Department of Administrative Services publishes vendor guidance through its Procurement Services pages. Ohio's 88 counties, its cities and its school districts each run separate procurement processes.
What is OhioBuys?
OhioBuys is the State of Ohio's procurement system. It serves two purposes: state agencies use it to run their purchasing, and vendors use it to find and respond to solicitations. Registering is how you receive notifications about opportunities matching what you supply.
Are Columbus and Cleveland bids listed on OhioBuys?
No. OhioBuys handles State of Ohio agency purchasing. Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and the other municipalities run their own procurement portals, as do the counties and school districts — so watching only OhioBuys misses most of the Ohio market.
Which Ohio counties have the most contracting activity?
Franklin, Cuyahoga, Hamilton, Summit and Montgomery are the largest by population, covering Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Akron and Dayton respectively, followed by Lucas, Butler, Stark and Lorain. Each county purchases independently of the state and of the cities within it.
Does Ohio have business certification programs worth pursuing?
Yes. Ohio operates certification programs including EDGE, which encourages diversity, growth and equity in state contracting, alongside minority business enterprise certification. Certification can make you eligible for set-aside work and attractive to primes with subcontracting commitments, so check eligibility before you start bidding.
What should I check before responding to an Ohio RFP?
Read the evaluation criteria, submission requirements and deadline first — non-compliance disqualifies more bids than weak writing does. If anything is ambiguous, contact the issuing agency's named representative early, while there is still time for the answer to change your approach.
Do I need to register to bid on Ohio contracts?
Yes. You need an OhioBuys registration to receive notifications and bid on state work, and ODOT requires prequalification for transportation construction. Counties, cities and school districts keep their own vendor lists, so you register with each one you want to sell to.
How many Ohio bids close this week?
300+ open Ohio bids close in the next seven days.
Does this include federal opportunities in Ohio?
Yes. 200+ open federal solicitations from SAM.gov and other federal sources name Ohio as the place of performance. They are listed in their own section on this page.
Open Ohio bids
Closing soonest first.
- R&P - Sports - Advanced Turf - Rye Seed
The City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is issuing an RFQ for the supply of advanced GLR perennial ryegrass seed for use at the…
- Punderson State Park Lodge Clay Roof Tiles
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources seeks a vendor to fabricate and deliver custom clay roofing tiles and associated accessories for…
- RFQ033829 - Professional Turf Fertilizer
The City of Columbus is seeking a vendor to provide a specific professional turf fertilizer product for the Berliner Sports Park. The…
- Professional Turf Fertilizer
The City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is seeking a vendor to supply professional turf fertilizer for the Berliner Sports…
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- 99-26 - Contractual Repair of Water Mains, Fire Hydrants, Valves, Service Connections and Appurtenances-Area D
The City of Cleveland is seeking qualified contractors to perform contractual repairs on water mains, fire hydrants, valves, service…
- OSHA 10 Testing Seat Licenses OCSS RJL OSC 714
This solicitation seeks a vendor to provide 500 single‑seat licenses for the OSHA 10‑Hour Training Library, covering construction and…
- CJCF HVAC Systems FY27 MRO
The Ohio Department of Youth Services seeks a qualified contractor to provide full‑service HVAC maintenance, repair, and preventative upkeep…
- 2026-2027 Sodium Hypochlorite Solution at all Wastewater Treatment Plants
The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) is seeking qualified vendors to provide sodium hypochlorite solution for its three…
- Reibold Building Cooling Tower Replacement
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners is seeking competitive bids to replace the existing HVAC cooling tower at the Reibold Building…
- Cone AML Reclamation – ATCn02
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeking a contractor to perform the Cone Abandoned Mine Land (AML) reclamation project in Athens…
- Southview Security Doors
Montgomery County, Ohio is soliciting competitive bids to install five new interior security doors at the Jobs and Family Services Southview…
- Memorial Hall Renovation Design- Veteran Services
The County of Montgomery, Ohio seeks a qualified architectural/engineering firm to provide full‑service design and…
- ODRC-SCI- 5 -year Structural Fire Escape Inspection- J. Spergin
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction seeks a qualified engineering firm to perform a comprehensive 5‑year fire‑escape…
- NOBH - Snow Removal
The Northern Ohio Blind Health (NOBH) facility is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive snow and ice management services for its…
- Tree Pruning and Removal Services – Contract # 26‑40 – City of Hamilton, Ohio
The City of Hamilton, Ohio is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive tree pruning and removal services across municipal…
- LORCI RISEUP TEXTBOOKS OSC 714 LF
The solicitation seeks quotes for a bulk purchase of “RiseUp” educational textbooks and accompanying instructor guides to be shipped to a…
- 512 - Specialty Urban Forestry Supplies
The City of Cleveland is seeking vendors to supply a comprehensive range of specialty urban‑forestry equipment, including tree‑climbing…
- Blueprint Miller‑Kelton Newton/Bedford Lateral Lining Project 1
The City of Columbus is soliciting bids for a trenchless rehabilitation of approximately 640 sanitary sewer service laterals using…
- Red Line Station Platform Replacements
The work to be performed under this contract consists of concrete repair and structural restoration of four platforms, replacement of…
- 511 - Purchase of Annual Flowers, Rooted Cuttings, & Seedlings
The City of Cleveland’s Parks & Recreation Division seeks a vendor to supply annual horticultural plant material—including flowers, rooted…
- 507 - Bottled Water
The City of Cleveland is seeking a vendor to supply bottled water (24‑pack cases of 16.9 oz plastic bottles) for delivery to a municipal…
- 506 - Truck Cleaning Services
The City of Cleveland is seeking a contractor to provide on‑site power‑washing, degreasing, and complete waste‑water recovery for its…
- Pleasant Township House – Addition (Municipal Building Addition)
This solicitation seeks a single‑prime general contractor to construct a 964 sf office addition to the Pleasant Township Garage in McComb…
- 509 - Finished Flowering and Foliage Plants
The City of Cleveland is seeking a vendor to supply a variety of finished flowering and foliage plants in specified quantities and colors…
- 510 - Manhole Risers & Lids
City of Cleveland’s Division of Purchases & Supplies is seeking vendors to supply a variety of manhole risers and lids for its streets…
- Blueprint Miller Kelton Newton Bedford Lateral Lining (65087
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities is soliciting sealed bids for the Blueprint Miller‑Kelton Newton/Bedford Lateral Lining…
- RFQ033681 - Blueprint Miller Kelton Newton Bedford Lateral Lining (65087
The City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities is soliciting bids for the Blueprint Miller‑Kelton Newton/Bedford Lateral Lining Project…
- Scotsman Counter-top Ice machine AUnit
The Ohio Department of Veterans Services is seeking a single Scotsman counter‑top, self‑contained ice machine (model HID312AX‑1) that is…
- 505 - Power Equipment
The City of Cleveland is seeking bids to supply a range of Stihl‑brand power equipment, including pressure washers, chainsaws, string…
- User Licenses for ADA Testing Tool
The Ohio Department of Medicaid is seeking vendors to provide a software tool that can test its public‑facing web applications, dashboards…
- Barrington Hills Pump Station Eliminations (10230090)
This solicitation seeks contractors to eliminate five existing pump stations in the Barrington Hills area and replace them with a…
- RFQ033836 - Remote Wire
The City of Columbus Division of Water is seeking to purchase 50 units of a specific control cable (Genesis Part No. 21031109 – 22 or equal…
- Remote Wire
The City of Columbus Division of Water is issuing an RFQ for the procurement of a “Remote Wire” – a control cable (Genesis Part No. 21031109…
- 4.25” Sonic Drill rod, TSI spindle and adapters
This solicitation seeks the procurement of a 4.25‑inch sonic drill rod, its accompanying TSI spindle, and the necessary adapters. The buyer…
- BMWTP Clearwell Drain Piping Improvements
The Clermont County Board of Commissioners seeks a contractor to replace and improve a clearwell drain system by installing new water mains…
- D05 - AED - 2139
The Ohio Department of Transportation is seeking quotes for the procurement and delivery of seven (7) Automated External Defibrillators…
- Building Maintenance Electrical Products UTC
The City of Columbus is issuing a Universal Term Contract (UTC) for building‑maintenance electrical products. Vendors will supply a catalog…
- Beacon Athletics Fence Topper
The City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is seeking bids for eight (8) PolyCap® Fence Toppers (250' yellow) to be delivered to…
- Police: Impound 2027 Impound Lot Claim Tickets
The City of Columbus Public Safety Department is seeking a vendor to supply 28,000 printed “2027 Impound Lot Claim Tickets” for use by…
- RFQ033831 - Police: Impound 2027 Impound Lot Claim Tickets
The City of Columbus Public Safety Department is soliciting a vendor to provide 28,000 printed impound claim tickets for the 2027 impound…
- RFQ033833 - THE ORIGINAL GREENSGROOMER
The City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is seeking a single unit of “The Original GreensGroomer” (model 920E) to replace an…
- RFQ033841 - Beacon Athletics Fence Topper
The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is seeking bids to supply eight PolyCap® fence safety toppers for the BerlinER Sports Park. The…
- RFQ033664 - Building Maintenance Electrical Products UTC
The City of Columbus is seeking a Universal Term Contract (UTC) to supply a catalogue of electrical parts and related services for…
- Cabling Hardware and Services UTC
The City of Columbus, Department of Technology is issuing a Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the supply of inside‑plant cabling hardware…
- RFQ033712 - Cabling Hardware and Services UTC
The City of Columbus Department of Technology is seeking a vendor to provide a Universal Term Contract for inside‑plant voice, video, and…
- THE ORIGINAL GREENSGROOMER
The City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is issuing an RFQ for a single unit of “The Original GreensGroomer – 920E” to replace…
- Geier Esplanade Fence Repair
The City of Cincinnati is soliciting bids for the repair of the fence along Geier Esplanade. Contractors must submit a complete bid package…
- Barrington Hills Pump Station Eliminations (10230090)
The City of Cincinnati is seeking qualified contractors to eliminate five aging pump stations (Barrington Hills, Barrington Hills BLK., Gil…
- 103-26 - Purchase of Various Packer Body Parts & Labor
The City of Cleveland’s Department of Public Works is seeking bids to supply a variety of packer body components and associated labor for…
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- Olentangy River Rd/Snouffer Rd Home Sewage Treatment System
The City of Columbus, Division of Sewer and Drainage is seeking professional consulting services to design and manage the elimination of…
- Hoover Dam Improvements Pt. 2
The City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities is soliciting sealed bids for “Hoover Dam Improvements – Part 2,” a construction project…
- 6001-HR Talent Mgmt-24 oz Tumblers
The City of Columbus Public Utilities department is issuing an RFQ for the procurement of a custom‑branded 24‑oz ceramic tumbler (Durasip…
- CPH - Time and Effort Software
Columbus Public Health (CPH) is seeking a cloud‑hosted time and effort tracking system for approximately 300 users. The solution must…
- PAWP- Karcher Hose & Coupling
The City of Columbus Public Utilities Department is issuing an RFQ for the purchase of KÄRCHER pressure cleaning equipment, specifically a…
Federal opportunities in Ohio
SAM.gov and other federal solicitations performed in Ohio.
- 59--CAPACITOR,FIXED,ELECTR
This solicitation seeks quotes for a fixed‑type electrical capacitor (NSN 5910‑01‑592‑3491). The requirement is for 312 units, with a…
- 61--GENERATOR,ALTERNATING
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of alternating generators (NSN…
- 49--CREEPER,MECHANIC'S
The Defense Logistics Agency is issuing a Request for Quotation for the procurement of “CREEPER, MECHANIC’S” (NSN 4910‑01‑492‑7732). The…
- WallHound-Pro Detection and SentryHound-Pro Folding Detection
The Air Force is soliciting a combined RFQ for three self‑contained wireless detection & deterrent alert systems (WallHound‑Pro) and one…
- 61--DISTRIBUTION BOX
This solicitation seeks quotes for the procurement of a standard Distribution Box (NSN 6110015719934) to be delivered to various DLA depots…
Recently closed Ohio bids
- CHJCF_UM
This solicitation seeks quotes for the procurement, delivery, setup, and warranty of games intended for unit game systems. It is an MBE…
- Barrier Dam Trash Rack Replacement Design
- 7H20--Abbott RALS POC Middleware, Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center, Columbus, Ohio 43219
The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a single‑source contract to Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, Inc. for its Remote…
- Automated Project Order Follow-on
The Air Force is conducting market research for a follow‑on sustainment effort on its Automated Project Order (APO) system. The effort will…
- Automated Project Order Follow-on
The United States Air Force (AFMC/AFLCMC) is conducting market research via an RFI to identify commercial vendors capable of providing…
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