CTSO Accounting Services

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) has established an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for educational and accounting support services, specifically targeting Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs). This agency-administered contract enables procurement of comprehensive accounting and financial management services for organizations such as Ohio Business Professionals of America, Ohio DECA, SkillsUSA Ohio, Ohio FCCLA, Ohio FFA, and Educators Rising Ohio. The IDV's scope encompasses system data entry, monthly management reports, year-end reporting, accounts payable and receivable management, and strategic financial recommendations.

The master contract is awarded to Crowe LLP, a professional services firm, with a performance period from July 23, 2025, to June 30, 2027. The contract is structured with a total compensation of $350,000 ($175,000 per fiscal year), with services to be delivered at a rate of $175 per hour and an estimated 1,000 service hours annually. This agency-administered contract covers the state of Ohio and falls under UNSPSC codes 86132200 (Educational support services) and 84111500 (Accounting services). Key personnel from Crowe LLP, including Jana Kelly, Chris Watkins, Bert Nuehring, and Rachel Johnson, will be responsible for executing the contract's deliverables.