Interagency Work Group on Autism (IWGA)

The Ohio Agency Administered IDV (CTR031352) is a specialized contract focused on providing comprehensive consultation and support services for autism and low incidence initiatives across state agencies. The contract, administered by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD), enables the procurement of professional services related to government affairs, community relations, and autism spectrum disorder policy development. Specifically, the IDV supports the State of Ohio's Interagency Work Group on Autism (IWGA), facilitating cross-agency collaboration and technical expertise in addressing service needs for individuals with autism and their families.

The IDV is awarded to the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio, operating through the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI), with a contract period spanning from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. The contract is structured as a personal service agreement with a total maximum compensation of $300,000.00, distributed at $150,000.00 per fiscal year. Covering the entire state of Ohio, this agency-administered contract type enables OCALI to provide critical services such as leading monthly IWGA meetings, maintaining the group's website, offering technical assistance, and submitting annual reports on autism-related policy and budget initiatives.