DCY-C-2627-0155 Interstate Foster Youth Return

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth is soliciting proposals under solicitation DCY-C-2627-0155 for a certified public or private foster care provider to facilitate the return of approximately 200 youth currently placed out of state. The selected contractor must be certified under Ohio Administrative Code 5180:2-5-03 and possess the capacity to place these youth into safe, supportive, and certified resource families, including adoptive or kinship-specific foster families within Ohio, while providing a full spectrum of wraparound services. The contract term runs from the date of signature through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of a one-month discretionary renewal by the State and up to two additional one-year renewals by mutual agreement. Key responsibilities include collaborating with Public Children Services Agencies (PCSAs) to coordinate medical, dental, and surgical treatments, ensuring continuity of care through community-of-origin practitioners, and managing sibling visitation. Deliverables include executed agreements with PCSAs regarding per diem rates, a final work plan due 30 days after execution, and monthly status reports. Offerors must submit technical and cost proposals separately via the OhioBuys portal by the December 2, 2026, deadline. Award selection is based on a scoring system where the highest technical score receives 135 points, and other offerors are scored proportionally. Mandatory requirements must be documented using Form 7o, and the contractor must provide proof of insurance and documentation of information security controls such as SOC 2 Type 2 or HITRUST.