Legal Hearing Examiner

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) has established an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for Legal Hearing Examiner services under Agency Administered Contract CTR030729. This IDV enables DODD to procure specialized legal services for conducting administrative hearings related to provider certifications, facility licensing, abuse registry placements, Medicaid overpayment reviews, and early intervention complaints. The contracted services include performing both in-person and virtual hearings in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Chapter 119, preparing comprehensive written reports and recommendations, and drafting official orders for the Department's Director.

The IDV is awarded to Michelle Riske-Morris, a licensed Ohio attorney, for a two-year period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. The contract is an agency-administered personal service agreement with a total maximum compensation of $40,000 ($20,000 per fiscal year) at a rate of $125 per hour. The contract covers the State of Ohio and allows for potential renewal for up to two additional years with mutual written agreement. The IDV is specific to legal hearing examination services and requires the contractor to provide impartial administrative hearing support, with a commitment to delivering reports within 30 days of hearing conclusion.