Workforce Data Credential Training

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce ("DEW") seeks a qualified Contractor to develop a digital guidebook, training course, credential requirements, and end-of-course assessment. This work is focuses on work-force related data sources to support education decision makers in areas such as college and career exploration, work-based learning, and career-technical education. Developed content will be owned by DEW and hosted within the statewide learning management system.
Proposals and supporting documentation must be submitted via OhioBuys for consideration. Please note that links within proposals may not be accessible to reviewers.Formatting Requirements. Title technical proposals: SRC367926-Technical Proposal (Contractor Name) Pages must be numbered Resumes must be included as part of the technical proposal and not separate attachments Cost proposals must be submitted as a separate document in the financial envelope only, inclusion of the cost in the technical proposal may lead to disqualification Include a completed copy of the “Offeror Acknowledgements” and Current Agreements Disclosure” forms in the final submission (whether technical questionnaire, technical proposal, or both). Assitance with OhioBuys To participate or submit an inquiry for this solicitation, prospective Offerors must be registered via the OhioBuys Supplier Portal. Click the following link to initiate this process Selling to the StateOhioBuys training materials can be located at Supplier ResourcesPlease include a completed copy of the Offeror acknowledgements and current agreements disclosure form in the final submission. Help. Should technical support be required during the submission process please contact (614) 466-5090. This is for technical support only and shall not be utilized to submit inquiries related to the solicitation contents.Browser. Chrome is the preferred browser for OhioBuys and having only a single window open and logged in will reduce errors during the submission process.Supplier Contact Information. Suppliers must indicate the following contact information (name and email) within their proposal for individuals who the department should engage with for the following: Contract Negotiation (terms and conditions) Scope of work Invoicing and purchase orders
Training planning, facilitation and delivery services
Items I1_000001 | Required Item | Digital Guidebook | Estimated usage: 1.00000 | Unit: AMT | Requested delivery: 6/30/2027 I1_000002 | Required Item | Finalized Course | Estimated usage: 1.00000 | Unit: AMT | Requested delivery: 6/30/2027 I1_000003 | Required Item | Virtual Meetings | Estimated usage: 12.00000 | Unit: Each | Requested delivery: 6/30/2027 I1_000004 | Required Item | 9-Month Course Update | Estimated usage: 1.00000 | Unit: AMT | Requested delivery: 6/30/2028 I1_000005 | Required Item | Technical Assistance | Estimated usage: 1.00000 | Unit: AMT | Requested delivery: 6/30/2028 I1_000006 | Required Item | Virtual Meetings | Estimated usage: 12.00000 | Unit: Each | Requested delivery: 6/30/2028
Inquiries Inquiry 89404 | 1. Offeror Experience Requirements. Must the contract be held directly between the Offeror and the state agency, or does work performed by the Offeror as a subcontractor on a state agency contract satisfy this requirement? | Answer: Please see DEW's response to the following inquiry below in Bold. 1. Offeror Experience Requirements. Must the contract be held directly between the Offeror and the state agency, or does work performed by the Offeror as a subcontractor on a state agency contract satisfy this requirement?1a. A direct contract with a state Agency is preferred, however, not required. Please note that Prospective Offeror's may include one example of a grant with a state Agency which was in excess of $500,000 in lieu of a contract. | Answered: 5/18/2026 Inquiry 89589 | 2. For both the Offeror and Candidate experience requirements, #2. Do prior projects have to be with Ohio entities, or will equivalent experience with K-12 education entities in other states be sufficient? | Answer: Please see DEW's response to the following inquiry below in Bold. 2. For both the Offeror and Candidate experience requirements, #2. Do prior projects have to be with Ohio entities, or will equivalent experience with K-12 education entities in other states be sufficient?2a. Ohio specific experience for the Offeror and/or candidate is not required. Equivalent experience with K-12 entities in other states is sufficient. | Answered: 5/20/2026