Ohio Department of Administrative Services
Equal Opportunity Division
614.466.8380 voice
Ted Strickland
,
Governor
30 E. Broad Street
614.728.5628 fax
Hugh Quill,
Director
18th Floor
www.das.ohio.gov/eod
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Expires -
10/25/2008
Ventech
Solutions Inc.
8760 Orion Place, Suite 204
Columbus
,
Oh
43240
Re: EDGE Letter of Certification
Dear
Ravi
Kunduru
:
We are pleased to advise you that after careful review of your application and supporting documentation, the State of Ohio Department of Administrative Services, Equal Opportunity Division has determined that
Ventech
Solutions Inc.
meets the eligibility requirements for Encouraging Diversity, Growth & Equity (EDGE) certification pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 123:2-16-01 et seq.
Ventech
Solutions Inc.
has been granted status as an Encouraging Diversity, Growth & Equity participant with the State of Ohio. This letter acknowledges that
Ventech
Solutions Inc.
for the purposes of participating in Ohio’s Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity Program is
approved
under the
following procurement category(ies)
Information Technology Services
and has demonstrated capability and/or experience for a period of one year in the following NIGP code(s) and/or CSI Codes:
NIGP Code(s):
209-31, 920-18, 918-29, 958-23, 920-24, 920-22, 208-37, 29-38, 918-38, 924-19, 208-45, 209-46, 906-40, 208-50, 209-51, 965-46, 918-66, 785-70, 475-49, 208-53, 918-85, 920-40, 208-67, 209-68, 208-68, 209-69, 920-45, 920-46, 924-98
CSI Code(s):
N/A
This letter of certification is in effect from
10/25/2006
to
10/25/2008
. One month prior to the expiration date of this letter of certification, your company is required to submit a Recertification Affidavit of Continued Eligibility form
for review as to your status to remain in the EDGE program.
However, you must notify this division immediately if any changes occur within your company that effect ownership, managerial and/or operational control within (30) days of such changes. In addition, notification should be provided for changes to the company's name, business address, telephone number(s), principal products/service, etc. Failure to notify this office of changes or to provide the Recertification Affidavit of Continued Eligibility form in a timely manner can result in revocation of your certification status.
In order to take full advantage of opportunities with the State of Ohio, we strongly suggest that you contact the following agencies:
General Services Division Office of State Purchasing provides free registration at
Http://www.das.ohio.gov/gsd
or by contacting (614) 466-4635. Department of Administrative Services will provide electronic notice of purchasing opportunities (bid notices) to any vendor who has registered with DAS for the respective supplies or services. This registration does not include opportunities for the architectural, engineering and construction industry. Opportunities for the architectural, engineering and construction can be accessed at
http://das.ohio.gov/gsd/SAO/bidopps.htm
and
http://das.ohio.gov/gsd/SAO/orb.html
.
Ohio Department of Development offers business development assistance in the areas of management, technical, financial, contract procurement assistance, loan, and bond packaging services. The office can be contacted at (614) 466-5700 or (800) 848-1300 ext. 65700.
The State of Ohio appreciates its business partners and is pleased to be able to assist your company with this certification. If you need any assistance or should you have questions, please contact
Paul Holliman
, EEO Compliance Officer, at (614) 466-8380.
Sincerely,
Richard Hickman
Acting State EEO Coordinator