Marketing of ODJFS Programs

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has established an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for public information and communications services, specifically focusing on marketing and professional communications. This contract enables state agencies, particularly the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), to procure targeted marketing and communication services through a structured two-phase award quote process. The services covered under this IDV include public information campaign services and professional communications, with a standardized hourly rate of $150 for project management and provisions for reimbursable expenses such as media buys, printed publication materials, and postage.

The IDV is awarded to Vendi Advertising LLC, located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, following a competitive Request for Proposal process. The contract has a performance period from July 7, 2023, to September 30, 2028, and operates on a competitive quote basis for individual projects ranging from 1-200 project management hours. As a mandatory use contract for the state of Ohio, it provides a flexible procurement mechanism with no guaranteed purchase volume, allowing agencies to competitively request quotes within the contract's established framework and reimbursement guidelines.