PCI Character development and Reentry program

The contract for the Pickaway Correctional Institution's Character Development and Reentry Program seeks qualified providers to deliver a trauma-informed, culturally responsive curriculum aimed at promoting prosocial behavior, leadership, goal setting, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship among incarcerated individuals. The program consists of ten 2-hour sessions per cohort, with 15–20 participants, and emphasizes facilitator qualifications, including lived experience with incarceration and reentry. The vendor must submit a comprehensive proposal that includes facilitator resumes, curriculum overview, a proposed delivery timeline, and an itemized, all-inclusive flat-rate pricing covering labor, materials, and travel. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Corrections (ODRC) will provide program space, equipment, and participant coordination, while the contractor is responsible for curriculum delivery, participant certificates, and documentation of progress. The solicitation emphasizes a competitive bidding process, with a set-aside for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), and the award will be made to the lowest responsive, technically acceptable bid. The contract is governed primarily by Ohio state law, notably Ohio Revised Code 5120 and House Bill 494, with no explicit federal FAR clauses referenced. The terms specify a Net 30 payment schedule, with the agency responsible for reviewing and accepting deliverables at the program site. No detailed packaging, marking, or MIL-STD standards are included, as the contract focuses on service delivery rather than physical shipments. Evaluation criteria prioritize responsiveness to mandatory requirements, relevant experience, facilitator credentials, curriculum quality, and cost competitiveness, with the award going to the lowest priced, technically compliant proposal. Submission must be completed via the OhioBuys portal by September 25, 2025, with all required documents—including curriculum, facilitator resumes, pricing, and timelines—attached electronically; no physical or email submissions are accepted.