Ohio Procurement Portal #SRC0000042176

OOD consulting services to expand competitive employment opportunities for Ohioans with I/DD

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is seeking consulting support to expand competitive integrated employment for Ohioans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. - Government buyer: State of Ohio, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), based in Columbus, Franklin County. - Scope: Identify ways to expand employment support through vocational rehabilitation (VR), home and community-based (HCBS) Medicaid Waiver services, and other local supports. - Related initiatives: Employment First and Works4Me. - Notable requirements: The work includes a community engagement and accessibility plan, a work plan, and a staffing plan. Offerors must disclose any planned use of AI, including whether it is generative or conventional; AI use may be reviewed, restricted, or prohibited. - Vendors and products: No OEMs or vendors are named. This is a services-only procurement; no product part numbers or quantities are specified.

Description

OOD seeks consulting services to identify ways Ohio can expand support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to move into competitive integrated employment. The work particularly concerns vocational rehabilitation and home and community-based Medicaid Waiver services, as well as other available local supports and services. Proposals must be submitted electronically through OhioBuys as separate technical and cost components by November 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. Required materials include a work plan, staffing plan, community engagement and accessibility plan, experience summaries, and a completed financial supplement.

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