Doing business with the State of Ohio or its various cities, counties, and localities can sometimes be a daunting endeavor. Vendors of any size are likely to encounter roadblocks and red tape on the way to winning, keeping, or amending a public contract. However, the opportunities and rewards of public contracting can be great once you learn the requirements and regulations.

Bricker & Eckler LLP is uniquely positioned to help you and your company work through any public contracting hurdle you might face. In most situations, we help our clients work with state and local governments by guiding and counseling them behind the scenes, amicably negotiating with the government, lobbying for selective procurement standards, or negotiating contract awards and renewals. In the rare instance when disputes arise and cannot be resolved through negotiation, Bricker & Eckler LLP attorneys can work with you to challenge a procurement decision through administrative or judicial channels.

Public Contracting Resources

Ohio’s Prevailing Wage Law Guidelines for Public/Private Partnerships
September 2008
Bulletin on newly released guidance from Ohio Governor Ted Strickland and the Ohio Department of Commerce detailing the administration’s goals in enforcing prevailing wage laws for public/private partnerships in Ohio.

Public Contracting 101
The ABC's of obtaining a public contract.

State Term Contracts
Information on Ohio's blanket purchasing method for goods and services using its bulk buying powers.

State Contracting Requirements
Contracting with the public sector generally involves a whole new set of requirements and contract clauses that are not used by the private sector.

Bricker & Eckler's Green Strategies Group
Assisting advanced and alternative energy companies to obtain state and other govenmental contacts and grants

State Procurement Portal
Register as a state vendor, sign up for notice of upcoming contract opportunities, watch for construction and procurement opportunities, and link to other valuable resources for doing business with the state.

Related Compliance Resources
Resources and information on complying with federal and Ohio laws for campaigns, elections, lobbying and ethics.