Hearing Officer R. Alexander

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) Agency Administered IDV CTR031634 is a specialized contract for administrative hearing services focused on educational and workforce regulatory matters. The contract enables the procurement of professional legal services specifically tailored to administrative hearings related to the Office of Nutrition and the Office of Field Relations and Pupil Transportation. These services encompass administrative hearing officer responsibilities, including presiding over regulatory compliance matters such as USDA National School Lunch Program investigations and transportation payment disputes.

The IDV is awarded to Ronald E. Alexander, a legal professional, and will operate from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The contract is an agency-administered type, geographically limited to Ohio, with a total value of $99,900 ($49,950 per fiscal year). Compensation is structured at $135 per hour, with an anticipated 370 total service hours across the contract period. The contractor is required to maintain a current, valid Ohio attorney license and must produce detailed written reports and recommendations following administrative hearings, with the primary UNSPSC code 86130000 identifying the contract as covering specialized educational services.