Ohio personal responsibility and education program (prep)

The Ohio Personal Responsibility and Education Program (PREP) Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) is a state-level contract designed to provide comprehensive youth education and support services across five geographical districts in Ohio. The contract focuses on adolescent sexual health, growth, and development programming, with specific services including conducting meetings and trainings, developing communication and training materials, producing newsletters and reports, and offering recruitment and technical assistance to foster care, juvenile justice facilities, and alternative schools.

The IDV is a mandatory use contract awarded by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS), with Lighthouse Youth Services Inc. serving as a primary contractor. The contract covers multiple Ohio counties and is currently in effect from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025, following multiple previous renewals since its original inception on November 22, 2019. The contract type is a Competitive Selection, with monthly fees ranging from $21,187 to $31,997 depending on the district, and includes provisions for one-time training costs. Other key contractors include Cuyahoga County Board of Health, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, and Richland Public Health, each responsible for specific geographical districts within Ohio.