All bids must be submitted on the forms provided and signed in ink in the proper spaces. 5.2 The Bid Process.The competitive sealed bid process includes the following steps: 1. Bids must be completed and submitted within the OpenGov portal before the bid opening day and time as listed on the OpenGov site. The process will allow suppliers an equal opportunity to bid for Ohio University business and to know the selection criteria for which the bid will be awarded. Upon receipt of your bid, you will receive a reply indicating your bid has been received. The application lets community members submit requests for all city records, including police reports. Commonly requested information includes accident reports.