Ohio Procurement Portal #SRC0000040695

MBE Set-Aside: Reading Materials for Literacy at Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility

This opportunity is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) set-aside for the Ohio Department of Youth Services, specifically for the Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility's Academic Education program. - Buyer: Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS212300 CJCF - Academic Education CIJV) - Purpose: Procurement of a variety of reading materials to support literacy and reading fluency among youth at the facility - Products requested: - Multiple books and graphic novels, each specified by ISBN and quantity - Examples include: - 'Merci Suárez Changes Gears' by Meg Medina (1 copy) - 'My Life Next Door' by Huntley Fitzpatrick (5 copies) - 'Love, Respect & Red Flags' by Alba J. Morris (10 copies) - Several Miles Morales (Spider-Man) graphic novels (10 copies each) - Books on teen relationships, healthy dating, and multicultural experiences - All items are published books from various authors and publishers; no specific OEMs are named - Notable requirements: - Only bidders with active MBE certification at the time of closing are eligible - Delivery must be made to 640 Island Road, Circleville, Ohio - Award will be based on lowest total quote and responsiveness, including delivery, setup, and warranty - No recurring services or subscriptions are included; this is a one-time delivery

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of materials needed to promote reading fluency and literacy, which is a district priority. 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. The delivery date for the items is August 4, 2026. Bidders must have an active MBE certification at the time the solicitation closes to submit a response.

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