Technical Advisor - S. Lazarus

The Ohio Agency Administered IDV CTR007620 provides specialized educational advisory services focused on state assessment system technical support. This contract enables procurement of expert consulting services specifically targeting comprehensive technical assessment guidance, including test design, validity analysis, reliability assessment, psychometric procedures, automated scoring methodologies, performance reporting, and overall assessment system integrity for Ohio's educational programs.

The IDV is awarded to independent contractor Dr. Sheryl S. Lazarus, administered by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW). The contract spans a performance period from the award date of May 21, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with a total contract value of up to $36,000 ($12,000 in fiscal year 26 and $24,000 in fiscal year 27). The contract is structured as an agency-administered independent contractor agreement, covering technical advisory services with a specific focus on state assessment systems, and includes provisions for meeting attendance, technical material preparation, and stakeholder communication.