Opportunity
Ohio Procurement Portal #SRC0000039048
Ohio DYS Solicits Educational Book Sets for Independent Reading (MBE Set-Aside)
Posted
May 07, 2026
Respond By
May 21, 2026
Identifier
SRC0000039048
NAICS
424120
The Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is seeking quotes from certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) for a variety of educational book sets to enhance independent reading programs: - Government Buyer: - Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS212300 CJCF - Academic Education CIJV) - Products/Book Sets Requested: - Bluford Series 20-Book Boxed Set (Books 1-20): 10 sets - Reader's Theater: Fantastic Fables Set 1: 10 sets - Reader's Theater: William Shakespeare Set: 10 sets - Book with ISBN-13: 978-0593487198: 10 copies - Kane Chronicles Complete 5 Books Set: 10 sets - Percy Jackson and the Olympians 5 Book Set: 5 sets - Trials of Apollo, The 5 Book Set: 5 sets - Heroes of Olympus Complete Collection: 5 sets - Narnia Box Set: 5 sets - Divergent Series 4-Book Set: 5 sets - Stranger Things Boxed Set: 5 sets - Children's encyclopedia "Why 100,000?": 10 copies - Creepers: The Golden Goblet: 10 copies - Creepers: The Piano: 10 copies - Creepers: Stage Fright: 10 copies - Notable Requirements: - Set-aside for certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) only - Delivery, setup, and warranty (if applicable) are required - Award to lowest, most responsive, and responsible bidder - No specific OEMs or publishers are named in the solicitation - Quantities for each item range from 5 to 10 sets or copies
Description
This solicitation is a request for quotes for multiple educational books and sets aimed at promoting independent reading success. It includes specific quantities for various book sets such as the Bluford Series, Reader's Theater sets, Kane Chronicles, Percy Jackson series, and others. The award will be based on the lowest quote for the entire bid and the most responsive and responsible bidder, including delivery, setup, and warranty if applicable. Only bidders with active MBE certification at the time of closing can respond, and quoted pricing is guaranteed for 60 days.