Ohio Third Frontier Program

The Ohio Agency Administered IDV (CTR032185) provides management advisory services primarily focused on technology evaluation and technical assistance for the Ohio Third Frontier Program. The contract enables Redwood Innovation Partners LLC to deliver professional services including proposal evaluation, technical review, and support for the Department of Development's Technology Validation and Start-up Fund program. Specific services encompass conducting Phase 1 and Phase 2 program reviews, developing evaluation methodologies, participating in bidder conferences, maintaining interdepartmental communications, and preparing presentation materials.

The IDV is administered by the Ohio Department of Development (DEV101230 BUDGET & FINANCE RFTR27) and was awarded to Redwood Innovation Partners LLC on July 18, 2025, with a performance period through June 30, 2027. The contract is state-specific to Ohio and operates as an agency-administered contract with a total value of $700,800, structured as $350,400 per fiscal year. The contract falls under the UNSPSC code 80100000 for management advisory services and will provide professional services on an as-needed, requested basis throughout its performance period.