Kid- Department Of Children & Youth- Oh - Agency Bids & RFPs

The State of Ohio Department of Children and Youth is soliciting proposals for a family child care curriculum and assessment. Proposals are due by 1:00 PM on the proposal due date. The RFP consists of 7 sections and 8 parts, totaling 68 pages. Offerors must submit a technical and cost proposal electronically through OhioBuys. The evaluation process may include multiple phases, including initial review, mandatory requirement evaluation, technical evaluation, requests for more information, cost evaluation, and determination of responsibility. The contract will include all sections, parts, exhibits, written amendments, and the accepted proposal. The curriculum must be available in English and Spanish, align with Ohio's early learning and development standards, and be research-based. The curriculum must support children with disabilities and promote parent and family engagement. The contractor must provide a plan for using child assessments, and a platform for receiving orders for paper or online curricula and assessments. The contractor must ship or make curricula available to requesting program contacts and provide a monthly invoice and report of orders by program license number. The state may issue amendments to the RFP before the proposal due date. Offerors must check OhioBuys for amendments. Offerors must not contact agency staff or DAS except as provided in the RFP. The state may reject any proposal that is not in its interest to accept, or cancel the RFP.

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) is seeking a vendor to monitor and track news media mentions about the agency and its work. The vendor must provide a platform for agency personnel to view and analyze statewide, regional, and national media coverage. The contract term is from the effective date to 06/30/2027, with an optional one-year renewal contingent on funding. Bid responses must be submitted electronically through Ohiobuys by the published deadline. Vendors must have an Oaks Payor ID. The solution must be able to monitor traditional, online, and social media outlets for specific keywords and phrases set by the agency. The proposed work plan must detail the offeror's approach to granting access to paywalled news sources, list the media outlets accessible, and outline the onboarding and training process for division staff. Responses must be submitted as two separate components: a proposed work plan and a cost quote, in separate electronic envelopes. All responses are subject to the Ohio Public Records Act.

The State of Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a contractor to conduct a market rate study and narrow cost analysis of out-of-home placement costs for children with complex needs. The RFP details the required proposal format, evaluation process, and contract terms. Proposals are due by 1:00 PM on the proposal due date. The evaluation process includes technical and cost evaluations, potential interviews, and a possible negotiation phase. The contract will likely be a not-to-exceed fixed cost fee structure. The contractor will collect data on per diem rates, create a survey tool (if needed), conduct a narrow cost analysis, develop statistical methodologies, prepare written reports, and provide ad hoc reporting. The RFP includes detailed requirements for proposal content, including required forms, experience, and qualifications. Offerors must be registered to do business in Ohio. The state may reject proposals that do not meet the requirements or are not in its best interest.