Agency administered 403-24-3277B-1

The Ohio Agency Administered IDV 403-24-3277B-1, issued to Franklin University, provides comprehensive post-secondary educational services and programming specifically designed for incarcerated individuals across Ohio correctional facilities. Under this contract, the university will deliver college-level courses, employment skill development, and post-secondary educational programming aimed at improving inmates' academic credentials, enhancing employment opportunities, and reducing recidivism rates. The contract is focused on educational services within the higher education sector, as evidenced by the UNSPSC codes for university and educational institution categories.

The IDV is administered by the Ohio Operation Support Center (DRC100000) and covers the performance period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. Franklin University is the prime contractor, with a contract rate of $135.45 per credit hour. The contract's total annual funding is $1,854,237.35, sourced from the General Revenue Fund's Institution Education Services account. Geographically, the contract spans multiple Ohio counties, including Ashland, Franklin, and Clinton, and has been issued as an agency-administered contract type. Franklin University has demonstrated compliance with state requirements, including Workers' Compensation certification, Affirmative Action Program verification, and liability insurance documentation.