JFS OWD Ohio State University

The Ohio Agency Administered IDV (CTR018451) is a specialized contract focused on Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program evaluation, administered by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (JFS). The contract enables comprehensive research services targeting unemployment insurance (UI) claimants, with a specific focus on conducting randomized controlled trials to assess the effectiveness of workforce development interventions. The procurement vehicle allows for detailed study of job search assistance programs, particularly targeting low-income, elderly, and disadvantaged workers seeking to adapt to evolving job market conditions.

The prime contractor for this IDV is The Ohio State University (OSU), specifically the Ohio Education Research Center, with a contract period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. The contract is an agency-administered type, covering the state of Ohio, with a total value of approximately $953,000-$996,638 for the initial years. The research will involve randomizing approximately 30,000-40,000 UI claimants statewide, utilizing administrative data sources to track and analyze employment outcomes, benefit duration, and workforce service effectiveness. The contract falls under the UNSPSC category of Management and Business Professionals and Administrative Services (80000000), emphasizing its focus on strategic workforce research and evaluation.