Ohio Coalition Institute for OhioMHAS FY26- 27- PURPOSEThe Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services ( OhioMHAS) is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to coordinate, promote, and evaluate the Ohio Coalition Institute ( OCI). The responsibilities of the selected Contractor will include expanding and building out the OCI and creating a pathway for community coalitions to become grounded in the Strategic Prevention Framework ( SPF). The OCI will assess statewide community coalition capa
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The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OHIOMHAS) is seeking proposals for the Ohio Coalition Institute (OCI) for the period October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. Proposals must be submitted via the OhioBuys website by 2:00 PM EST on the date indicated on the sourcing project. The RFP consists of 51 pages. All inquiries must be submitted through the OhioBuys website. The selected contractor will be responsible for implementing and coordinating all components of the OCI, including specified trainings and technical assistance, workforce development, and coalition membership engagement. The contractor must partner with other statewide entities, Ohio subject matter experts, coaching and mentoring networks, and demonstrate how all partners will be involved in the development and implementation of OCI deliverables. The proposal must include a technical proposal and a cost proposal, outlining how each deliverable will be completed within the specified timeframes. The proposal must also include information on the background of the firm or individual, including any subcontractors, prior experience relevant to this RFP, current contact names and phone numbers for references, and a list of similar projects currently underway or completed over the past three years. Personnel qualifications, including names, resumes, education, and experience of personnel, must be included. The contractor must be a 501(c)3 or 4 non-profit or government entity. The contractor must demonstrate content expertise in prevention science, Ohio's approach to coalition development, collective impact, and relevant CDC strategies. The contractor must also have the capacity to reach a statewide audience and utilize a developmental evaluation process. Priority will be given to contractors who are subject matter experts and demonstrate a strong commitment to statewide collaboration, evidenced by signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with multiple partner organizations.
Proposals must be submitted via the OhioBuys website by no later than 2:00 PM EST on the date indicated on the sourcing project.
The evaluation process may consist of up to four distinct phases: initial review, evaluation committee review, request for more information/clarifications/interviews/presentations, and negotiations. The proposal evaluation criteria include technical approach, organizational experience, timeline for completing deliverables, capacity for collaboration, curriculum development, and budget narrative.
Contractors must be statewide prevention organizations, community-based organizations, institutions of higher education, health care organizations, or other nonprofit organizations providing statewide services. They must demonstrate the capacity to implement the project and have the resources to complete each item under scope of work/deliverables. They must be a 501(c)3 or 4 non-profit or government entity.
