Opportunity
Ohio Procurement Portal #SRC0000041638
Sugar-Free Werther's and Jolly Rancher Hard Candies Procurement for Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (MBE Set-Aside)
Posted
August 28, 2026
Respond By
September 04, 2026
Identifier
SRC0000041638
NAICS
424450
This opportunity is for the supply of sugar-free hard candies to Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare, with a focus on specific branded products and strict requirements. - Government Buyer: - Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare) - OEMs and Vendors: - Werther's Original - Jolly Rancher - Products Requested: - Werther's Original Sugar Free Hard Candy (Caramel): 25 bags (1 lb each), part number 1102553 - Werther's Original Sugar Free Hard Candy (Chocolate, Coffee & Caramel Flavors): 25 bags (1 lb each), part number 1102556 - Jolly Rancher Sugar Free Hard Candy (Assorted Flavors): 34 bags (1.5 lb each), part number 1102546 - Shipping: 1 line item, part number 1102550 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) set-aside: Only certified MBE suppliers may bid - All candies must be individually wrapped and sugar-free - No substitutions allowed unless explicitly authorized - Shipping costs must be included in the quote - Award will go to the lowest-cost responsive and responsible supplier - All inquiries must be submitted via the OhioBuys portal
Description
Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare is soliciting quotes for sugar-free hard candies including Werther's Original and Jolly Rancher brands in specified quantities. The solicitation requires pricing to include shipping costs and prohibits substitutions unless authorized. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health will award the contract to the lowest-cost responsive and responsible supplier. This is an MBE set-aside solicitation, and all inquiries must be submitted through OhioBuys.