The Ohio Revised Code, under Sections 3113.33 through 3113.39 authorizes the collection of funds to be dispersed to those shelters that provide aid for the victims of domestic violence. In accordance with further provisions of these sections of the Code, the Lucas County Board of Commissioners is requesting applicants from potential shelter providers for the funds collected. The funds are to be dispersed for 2026 shelter operations

To qualify as a provider, applicants must provide:
1. Evidence that the shelter is a non-profit organization.
2. Corporation trustees.
3. Proposed budget for the shelter for the following years.
4. Summary of services to be provided.
5. An estimate of the number of persons to be served.
6. Applicants must receive at least 25% of their funding from other sources.

Electronic applications will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Lucas County, Ohio, by the Purchasing Department, One Government Center, Suite 480, Toledo Ohio 43604 until 2:00 PM (local time), October 1, 2025 and opened immediately thereafter for #2175- Application for Domestic Violence Shelter Providers for the Lucas County Administration Department, according to specifications available for examination, or download the application by going to the site https://www.co.lucas.oh.us/bids.asp. Suppliers interested in doing business with Lucas County must register in the Supplier Portal, to access the Lucas County Oracle Supplier Portal, please visit https://co.lucas.oh.us/3322/Bid-Opportunities.

Applications will be available on the Lucas County website starting Friday, September 19, 2025

BOARD OF LUCAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LUCAS COUNTY, OHIO
President- Lisa A. Sobecki
Commissioner- Pete Gerken
Commissioner- Anita Lopez

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