We find Ohio public bids. We build the bid. You sign and submit.
We cover all Ohio public work. State, cities, counties, townships, everything. Schools and universities too. We find the jobs that fit your trade. Then we put the whole bid package together for you.
No one has offered the whole package for Ohio public bids, at one flat monthly price, and no one does today, as far as we could find. We checked.
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- State, cities, counties, townships, everything. Ohio public jobs post every week. Most small contractors never hear about them.
- The jobs are spread across dozens of websites.
- We find the bids that fit your trade and area.
- We build the bid package: forms, checklist, documents and deadlines.
- You set your price. You sign. You submit.
- Lead lists send you links. Estimators price one job. We find the bid and build the whole package. No one has offered the whole package for Ohio public bids, at one flat monthly price, and no one does today, as far as we could find. We checked.
- $750 a month for 2 bid packages.
What we cover
All Ohio public-sector bids. State, cities, counties, townships, everything.
Most contractors don't know how to compete in that space. They don't have the time nor the resources. So we've compiled it here. So you can compete just as easily as anybody else. But you'll have an edge because you'll have a complete package. You know when it's gonna happen.
- State of Ohio agencies
- Cities, villages and other municipalities
- Counties
- Townships
- School districts
- State universities and their regional campuses
- Community and technical colleges
- Any other Ohio public entity
Who it is for
Ohio contractors with 5 to 19 employees. You are good at the work. You are short on office time.
Roofing
Paving
Concrete
Landscaping
HVAC and plumbing
Janitorial- Supplies
Products and materials sold to Ohio public buyers.
Stock photos for illustration. The people shown are not Buckeye Bid Desk clients.
How it works
We do the work. You just sign and submit.
We find the bid
We check all Ohio public bids: state, cities, counties, townships, schools, universities, everything. We send you the ones that fit.We build the package
We fill in the forms, do the checklist, and pull the papers together. We track the due date.You review and sign
You look it over and set your price. Your price is always your call.You submit
We tell you how, where and by when to turn it in. You turn it in.
Every form, done
A missing page can cost you the job. We prepare the paperwork. You sign it and submit it.
These are commonly required on Ohio public bids. What each job needs depends on the job and the bid packet. We follow the packet for every bid.
- Bid form, filled in the way the packet asks
- Addenda acknowledgment, so every change is signed for
- Bid guaranty: a bid bond or other guaranty on many public construction jobs (ORC 153.54)
- Non-collusion affidavit
- Personal property tax affidavit (ORC 5719.042) (often due after award, before the contract is signed)
- Declaration Regarding Material Assistance to a terrorist organization, where required (ORC 2909.33)
- Findings for recovery check (ORC 9.24)
- Prevailing wage paperwork, where it applies (ORC Chapter 4115)
- Equal employment opportunity paperwork, where it applies
- Drug-free workplace program proof, where required
- W-9
- Insurance certificates
- References and past work list
Bonds and insurance come from your own surety and insurance agent. We tell you what the bid needs and when.
Veteran contractors: use your edge
Founded by a veteran. If you are a veteran, or you hire veterans, Ohio can give your bid an edge.
Ohio's Veteran-Friendly Business Enterprise certification gives certified businesses a 5% preference when Ohio state agencies compare bids. This can include construction contracts.
Example: you bid $100,000. The state scores it as $95,000. If you win, you are paid the full $100,000.
Ways to qualify (any one)
- At least 10% of your employees are veterans
- At least 51% veteran ownership
- At least 51% of your board are veterans
- Federal veteran-owned or service-disabled veteran-owned status
What we do
We help you with the certification paperwork. Then we flag the bids where your edge applies.
Federal contracts are different. Some federal jobs are set aside for veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses only.
Ohio's program is a scoring preference, not a set-aside. No Ohio jobs are reserved for veterans. It applies to state agency contracts. Cities, counties, townships and schools are not required to give a preference. You must be certified by the bid due date. Program run by Ohio Development under ORC 122.925. This is general information, not legal advice.
Why us vs. the others
Most bid services sell you a list. Then the paperwork is on you. We do the paperwork.
No one has offered the whole package for Ohio public bids, at one flat monthly price, and no one does today, as far as we could find. We checked.
| Buckeye Bid Desk | Bid list services | Hiring an estimator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finds bids for you | Yes. Ohio public bids that fit you. | Sends alerts. You sort them. | No. You find the job. |
| Builds the bid package | Yes. Forms, checklist, papers, due dates. | No. You do it. | Mostly prices the job. Paperwork is often extra. |
| Cost | $750 a month for 2 bid packages. | Free to about $200 a month per seat or area. | About $120 to $2,500 per estimate, by job size. |
| Where they are stronger | We are new. Ohio only. 2 packages a month. | Many more bids, more states, plans and specs. | Detailed takeoffs and pricing help. |
Prices are from the other companies' own public pages, checked October 2026. They can change.
One flat price
$750 a month
- 2 full bid packages each month.
- We find the Ohio public bids that fit you.
- A small informal quote counts as one package. That means jobs under Ohio's $79,568 bid limit.
No setup fee. Month-to-month. Cancel anytime.
No one can promise you will win. We work to get you a complete bid, on time.
Limited-time first-month offer
Ask about our first-month offer. Then $750 a month.
New clients only.
Questions
Do you promise I will win?
No. No one can promise that. We give you a complete bid. You set the price.
Who sets my price?
You do. Always.
Who turns in the bid?
You do. You sign it and submit it. We tell you how, where and by when.
What is one bid package?
One public bid we build for you. A small informal quote under Ohio's $79,568 limit counts as one too.
What kinds of bids?
All Ohio public bids. State, cities, counties, townships, everything. That includes school districts, universities and any other Ohio public entity.
I am veteran-owned. Does that help?
It can. Ohio's free Veteran-Friendly Business Enterprise certification, run by Ohio Development, gives certified businesses a 5% scoring preference on Ohio state agency contracts. It is not a set-aside. You can qualify with veteran employees, veteran ownership or board, or federal veteran-owned or service-disabled veteran-owned status. Cities, counties and schools are not required to use it. We'll check if it applies to each bid.
Can I cancel?
Yes. It is month-to-month with no setup fee. Cancel anytime. See the terms and refund policy.
Are you part of the government?
No. Buckeye Bid Desk is a private company.
Get started
Tell us your trade and the counties you work in. You can send your documents now or later. We will write back.
Mail:
Buckeye Bid Desk
PO Box 230
Jackson Center, OH 45334
Call or text:
937-421-4122
Email:
[email protected]