# Ohio Procurement Portal #SRC0000042434

Ohio DNR seeks one Semi-Automatic Ellepot H202 machine with 80 mm and 65 mm kits

**Posted:** October 15, 2026
**Respond By:** October 30, 2026
**Identifier:** SRC0000042434
**NAICS:** 423830

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeking one semi-automatic machine for producing Ellepot growing media plugs.
- **Buyer:** Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR), State of Ohio; no sub-agency or office is specified.
- **OEM:** **Ellepot** is the only named brand and potential manufacturer in the opportunity.
- **Requested product:** One Semi-Automatic Ellepot Machine H202, part number H202, including 80 mm and 65 mm kits.
- **Notable requirements:** Bidders must provide the product’s manufacturing location for Ohio’s domestic-content preference and answer questions about Buy Ohio eligibility, Ohio tax status, qualifying border-state employees, and Ohio Veteran Friendly Business Enterprise certification.
- **Delivery and duration:** One-time product purchase and delivery; no recurring service, options, or multi-year performance period is specified.
- **Estimated value:** The solicitation does not state a price; the range below is an approximate market estimate.

### Description

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is requesting a quote for a Semi-Automatic Ellepot Machine H202 with 80mm and 65mm kits. The bid schedule lists one Semi-Automatic Ellepot Machine H202, with a requested delivery date of March 15, 2027. The bid deadline is October 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET, and the inquiry deadline is October 28, 2026, at 11:00 PM (time zone not specified). The solicitation states that there is no MBE set-aside.

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