ROAD TO WORK OHIO RE-ENTRY EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM Notice of Expiration

The Ohio Competitive Selection IDV (CSP901722) is a mandatory use contract focusing on transitional employment services for individuals reentering the workforce, particularly those who have been previously incarcerated. The contract provides comprehensive workforce development support, including daily employment opportunities, job placement assistance, and coordination with correctional facilities and workforce agencies. Services are structured with flexible crew arrangements, allowing participants to work five days per week for 6.5 hours daily, with pricing set at $1,000 per full crew of 8 participants or $148 per participant per day for partial crews.

The contract is awarded to the Center for Employment Opportunities, Inc. (CEO), a New York-based organization, and is administered by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS). The current contract period runs from September 1, 2021, through July 31, 2025, with availability across multiple Ohio state agencies including the Ohio Department of Transportation, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, and Department of Natural Resources. As a competitive selection contract, it provides a standardized approach to re-entry employment services, with specific guidelines for program implementation, participant eligibility, and workforce integration strategies.