CETE Technical Testing

The Ohio State University (OSU) has been awarded an Agency Administered IDV (Contract CTR016294) with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, focusing on specialized educational services within the Technical Testing Project. This IDV covers comprehensive testing and assessment services for career-technical education, specifically targeting the development, maintenance, and delivery of technical skill attainment assessments. The contract encompasses approximately 70 courses across multiple disciplines including engineering, manufacturing, robotics, and public safety, with a comprehensive scope involving project management, test item development, field testing, psychometric analysis, and WebXam delivery systems.

The prime contractor is The Ohio State University, with the contract administered by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. The IDV is effective from July 7, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with a total contract value of $3,102,099.25, distributed across fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The contract type is Agency Administered and geographically limited to the state of Ohio. Key deliverables include developing and maintaining a statewide testing system with an emphasis on content validity, item writing, alignment with career-technical education standards, and ongoing system enhancements to support the strategic objectives of the Office of Career-Technical Education.