Maternal and infant wellness (MIW) medical-legal partnership

The Ohio Competitive Selection IDV (CSP023160) is a Mandatory Use Contract focused on providing comprehensive Multi-Agency Maternal and Infant Wellness (MIW) Medical-Legal Partnership services. The contract enables state agencies, specifically the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Department of Children and Youth, to access critical legal support for vulnerable populations. Services include legal representation in eviction hearings, custody cases, child support advice, landlord negotiations, and public benefits assistance. The contract permits legal services at a rate of $150 per 15-minute period, with a requirement to provide a minimum of 800 service periods annually, and includes an additional $120,000 allocation for "brief advice" cases.

The prime contractor for this IDV is the Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, located in Columbus, Ohio, with Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio approved as a subcontractor. The contract was issued by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and is effective from August 2, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with a 12-month mutual renewal option extending through June 30, 2026. As a competitive selection, requirements-based contract, it provides state agencies the flexibility to procure services as needed without a guaranteed volume commitment. The contract was awarded following a Request for Proposal (RFP No. SRC0000015829) and covers legal partnership services within the state of Ohio.