Village of Genoa

Sole Source: Do not pursue sole source; it is not used in practice.

Coops: If your item is eligible on the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Cooperative Purchasing Program, route the purchase through ODOT via the Village’s authorized agent. If not eligible for ODOT, proceed to a direct, formal competitive bid.

There is no evidence that the Village of Genoa permits or uses sole source contracting for typical purchases; Ohio law is restrictive. Deprioritize this path.

Practical note: Expect formal competitive bidding as the norm, with internal approvals required (council approval is commonly involved for larger purchases). Any attempt at sole source would require strong written justification and legal citation; risk of rejection is high. Use ODOT co-op when possible instead.