1. Ohio Department of Transportation www.transportation.ohio.gov John R. Kasich, Governor Jerry Wray, Director

2. 2 Who is Eligible to Participate? Purchasing Program Section 5513.01(B) of Ohio Revised Code: Counties, Townships, Municipalities, Conservancy districts, Township Park Districts, Port authorities, Regional Transit authorities, Regional Water and Sewer districts, County Transit Board, or State Universities and Colleges

3. 3 Why Use ODOT Co-op Contracts? Purchasing Program

4. 4 Why Use ODOT Co-op Contracts? We do the legwork for you! Researching the commodities Developing the specifications Evaluating the amount of competition Re-evaluating specifications to maximize competition to achieve the best pricing possible for the Department Completing the award process Purchasing Program Note: There are no fees to use any of our contracts.

5. 5 How Do I Use an ODOT Contract? Purchasing Program

6. 6 Visit ODOTs Homepage: www.transportation.ohio.gov Divisions > Contract Administration > Purchasing Contracts Purchasing Program

7. 7 Review Co-Op Program Guidelines www.transportation.ohio.gov Divisions Contract Administration Purchasing Contracts Cooperative Purchasing Program Purchasing Program

8. 8 Check out the Current Co-op Eligible Contracts www.transportation.ohio.gov Divisions Contract Administration Purchasing Contracts Cooperative Contracts Listing Purchasing Program

9. 9 Look through our list of Contracts…. Purchasing Program Link to Awarded Pricing Link to Specifications

10. 10 ODOT Contract for Ohio Quickclear Signs Purchasing Program Link to contract specifications Link to contract pricing http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/ContractAdmin/ Contracts/PurchDocs/019-13.pdf http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/ContractAdmin/ Contracts/PurchDocs/019-13a.xls Copy and paste links below into your web browser to view specs and pricing:

11. 11 Find a Contract You want to use? Whats next??? Purchasing Program

12. 12 Notifying ODOT of Your Intent to Use the Contract We must have a written request from an authorized agent stating the entities want to use an ODOT Co-op contract. The Purchasing Section will in return give a written authorization to purchase from ODOTs contract. A copy of this letter will also be sent to the awarded vendor on contract. Purchasing Program

13. 13 Written Request Requirements A Signed Ordinance or Resolution: Resolution/Ordinance is valid for (2) years. Purchasing Program Any Political Subdivision desiring to participate in such purchase contracts will file with the Co-op Purchasing Coordinator a certified copy of the ordinance or resolution of the Legislative Authority, Board of Trustees or Governing Board of the Political Subdivision requesting authority to participate in such contracts and agreeing that it will be bound by such terms and conditions as the Director prescribes.

14. 14 Mail, Email, or Fax Signed Resolutions or Ordinances to: Ohio Department of Transportation Office of Contracts, Purchasing Section Mail Stop 4110 1980 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43223 Email: Contracts.Purchasing@dot.state.oh.us Fax: (614) 728-2078 Purchasing Program

15. 15 What are Political Subdivisions Responsible for? Once the written authorization to purchase has been given by ODOT, the Department will have no further involvement in the purchasing process of the political subdivision. Orders will be placed directly with the vendor by the political subdivision. Purchasing Program

16. 16 Need to Contact the Purchasing Section? Jim Schurch, ODOT Purchasing Coordinator 614-644-7870 Austin Price, ODOT Purchasing Coordinator 614-752-9017 Purchasing Program

17. 17 Questions? Lauren Purdy, ODOT Construction and Purchasing Contract Sales Manager 614-995-0758 Lauren.Purdy@dot.state.oh.us ODOT Purchasing Website: www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Contractadmin/C ontracts/ Pages/Purchase.aspx Purchasing Program