Franklin County, Ohio bids and RFPs
Franklin County, Ohio posts bids and quote requests on Own portal, no vendor named. Purchasing contact: Megan A. Perry-Balonier, Director, Purchasing Department, (614) 525-3750, Procurement@franklincountyohio.gov. Board of County Commissioners agendas are published on the county's own website (agenda PDFs).
Key facts for bidders
- Where bids are posted
- Own bids site (bids.franklincountyohio.gov) with vendor registration/login; also advertised in Columbus Dispatch
- Bid platform
- County-run bid portals
- Purchasing contact
- Megan A. Perry-Balonier, Director, Purchasing Department(614) 525-3750Procurement@franklincountyohio.gov
- Board of County Commissioners agendas
- Own website (agenda PDFs)
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How to bid in Franklin County
Find the bid
Franklin County, Ohio posts bids and quote requests on Own portal, no vendor named.
Get the documents
Register as a vendor on Own portal, no vendor named to download bid documents and receive addenda.
Prepare your forms
Most bids ask for: W-9; Certificate of insurance; Signed bid form and pricing sheet; Acknowledgment of every addendum.
Submit before the deadline
Follow the bid's instructions exactly: sealed envelope, mail, hand delivery or online upload. Late bids are usually rejected.
Watch for the award
Contracts are usually approved at a Board of County Commissioners meeting; agendas are on the county's own website (agenda PDFs).
State rules, forms and thresholds: How to sell to Ohio counties. New to county bidding? Read how to find county bids and the bid checklist.
Questions about bidding in Franklin County
How do I find bids from Franklin County, Ohio?
Franklin County, Ohio posts bids and quote requests on Own portal, no vendor named. Register as a vendor on Own portal, no vendor named to download bid documents and receive addenda.
Does Franklin County use Own portal, no vendor named?
Yes. Franklin County posts its bids and quote requests on Own portal, no vendor named. FactWise also lists them, free to view.
How do I register as a vendor with Franklin County?
Register on Own portal, no vendor named so you can download documents and receive addenda. Ask the purchasing contact (Megan A. Perry-Balonier, Director, Purchasing Department, (614) 525-3750, Procurement@franklincountyohio.gov) whether the county keeps a vendor list and how to get on it. See our guide to registering as a county vendor.
Who is the purchasing contact for Franklin County, Ohio?
Megan A. Perry-Balonier, Director, Purchasing Department, (614) 525-3750, Procurement@franklincountyohio.gov.
When does the Franklin County Board of County Commissioners meet?
Meeting dates and agendas are published on the county's own website (agenda PDFs). Agendas often show upcoming purchases before the bid is advertised, and contracts are usually approved at these meetings.
What forms do I need to bid in Franklin County, Ohio?
Each bid lists its own requirements. Most bids ask for: W-9; Certificate of insurance; Signed bid form and pricing sheet; Acknowledgment of every addendum.
Can I get alerts for new Franklin County bids?
Yes. Follow Franklin County on FactWise to get new bids and quote requests by email. Following up to 2 counties is free.