Mediators and facilitators for the office for exceptional children

The Ohio Competitive Selection Contract CSP010365 provides specialized mediation and facilitation services for the Office for Exceptional Children within the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. The contract offers comprehensive dispute resolution services across the state, with specific pricing structures for different types of case resolutions. Service delivery includes both in-person mediation in Districts 6, 7, 8, and 10, as well as virtual services available statewide. Pricing is structured at $850 per case with at least one in-person or combined meeting, $750 for virtual-only cases, and $150 for unresolved cases without a mediation meeting.

The contract is awarded to Borden White & Associates Inc., based in Columbus, Ohio, and is administered by the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) General Services Division. The current contract period runs from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026, following an amendment that extended the original term. The contract is a Mandatory Use Contract type, specifically covering legal services under UNSPSC code 80120000. Payment terms are set at Net 30 Days, and the contract includes provisions for mileage reimbursement at the current Ohio Office of Budget and Management's Travel Rule rate, with a recent update reducing Cyber Liability Insurance coverage from $2,000,000 to $1,000,000 per claim and in aggregate.