Mediators and facilitators for the office for exceptional children

The Ohio Competitive Selection IDV (CSP009561) provides specialized mediation and facilitation services for the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, specifically targeting the Office for Exceptional Children. The contract enables procurement of professional dispute resolution services across Ohio counties, with flexible delivery options including in-person meetings in specific districts and virtual services statewide. Service offerings encompass comprehensive mediation case management, with distinct pricing structures for different meeting formats and case resolutions, including $850 per case with in-person or combination meetings, $750 for virtual meetings, and $150 for unresolved cases without a mediation meeting.

Bass Dispute Resolution Services, LLC, headquartered in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, is the prime contractor for this state-level IDV. The contract is administered by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and has a performance period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026. As a competitive selection contract, it provides statewide coverage with a mandatory use designation. The contract includes specific terms such as Net 30 Days payment, mileage reimbursement at the current Ohio Office of Budget and Management travel rule rate, and recent amendments adjusting cyber liability insurance coverage to $1,000,000 per claim and in aggregate.