General Vendor Information

• Registering as a Business in the State of Ohio
• Vendor Conflict of Interest Message
• General Terms and Conditions
• Vendor Insurance Exception List

Solicitations

Please check the Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, and Information, as well as the Electronic Bids that are posted on Public Purchase. Vendor registration is not required to respond to a solicitation, however, if selected, vendor registration is required prior to the award of a contract.

• Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, & Information
• Electronic Bids - Public Purchase
• Public Purchase Vendor Instructions

Vendor Self-Service

• Vendor Registration
• Vendor Registration Instructions

Local Economically Disadvantaged Enterprise (LEDE) Information

We support initiatives that include the economic development of our communities and actively seek LEDEs for participation in all contracting and procurement opportunities.

• A Guide to Doing Business with Columbus City Schools
• Certification Affidavit with Instructions
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Good Faith Efforts Guideline
• LEDE Vendor List: Excel | Updated 6/5/23
• Outreach Services Subcontracting Plan