How to bid on coloring books for BHS for the Ohio Department of Youth Services

What the agency is buying

The Ohio Department of Youth Services is seeking coloring books for BHS. The OhioBuys posting lists colored pencils as the category, so review the full solicitation to confirm the items and requirements.

The opportunity is listed as solicitation SRC0000042512 on OhioBuys, Ohio’s eProcurement portal.

Key date and deadline

The solicitation was published October 15, 2026. Responses are due October 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET.

Submit through OhioBuys before the deadline. Check the posting for the complete response instructions and any details about what happens when the deadline passes.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit suppliers that provide coloring books or related supplies. The portal category is colored pencils, so use the solicitation details to determine whether your products fit the request.

How to access and respond

Select “View original source” to open the solicitation on OhioBuys. Viewing the posting is public and does not require an account; the browser clears OhioBuys’s quick automated browser check on its own.

To download documents or submit a response, sign in with a free OHID supplier account before the deadline. Review the posting for the full instructions and required documents.

Prepare a clear, complete response

Read the full solicitation and documents before preparing your response. Confirm which products are requested, how the agency describes them, and what information or documents OhioBuys requires.

Check that your response addresses the stated requirements and that any product descriptions clearly identify what you are offering. Allow time to sign in and submit through OhioBuys before the deadline.