CB_Request__DDD0105226_-_University_Hospitals_Medical_Group_.pdf
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The document is a Controlling Board request from the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) seeking approval for a waiver of competitive selection to contract with University Hospitals Medical Group, Inc., located in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The request is for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with authorization under Ohio Revised Code §127.16, and was approved for the meeting date of 6/16/2025.
The contract is for on-site psychiatric services to residents of Warrensville Developmental Center, with a total request amount of $151,840.00 ($74,880.00 in FY26 and $76,960.00 in FY27) from the Medicaid-Medicare fund. The contract will be with a specific psychiatrist, Thomas Scheldmental, who has been providing services since 2017 and specializes in intellectual and neurodevelopmental disabilities. The pricing includes a 1% annual increase in the hourly rate from the FY24-25 contract rate. The Department of Administrative Services has approved the contract under release and permit DDD00041, citing the provider's unique expertise and familiarity with the center's residents as justification for the single-source selection.
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Controlling Board
Department of Developmental Disabilities Department of Developmental Disabilities
Controlling Board Number
DDD0105226
Fiscal Year(s) 2026 &2027 Bill Number(s)
HB 96
Request Type: Operating
Authorization Type Waiver of Competitive Selection ORC
§127.16
Status Approved
Meeting Date 6/16/2025
Request Summary The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) respectfully requests Controlling Board approval for a waiver of competitive selection in the amount of $74,880.00 in FY26 and $76,960.00 in FY27, for a total request of $151,840.00, from fund 3A40, ALI 653654 (Medicaid Services), to contract with University Hospitals Medical Group, Inc., in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, to provide on-site psychiatric services to residents of Warrensville Developmental Center.
Funding Fiscal Year Fund ALI Amount
2026 3A40 - Medicaid-Medicare 653654 - Medicaid Services $74,880.00 2027 3A40 - Medicaid-Medicare 653654 - Medicaid Services $76,960.00
Explanation The original contract was awarded to the University Hospitals Medical Group for these services as a result of an agency competitive selection in FY 2018 and approved by the Controlling Board (DMR0100425). DODD has continued to contract with them as they are the only provider in the area that specializes in intellectual disabilities and are willing to provide on-site services while continuing care after discharge from the developmental center. University Hospitals psychiatrist, Thomas Scheldmental, has been providing services to individuals at Warrensville Developmental Center since 2017. His expertise includes intellectual disabilities and neurodevelopmental disorders. He has a unique familiarity with the residents at WDC which helps provide consistent care.
The Department is requesting to contract with the University Hospitals Medical Group in FY26-27, with a 1% increase in the hourly rate for the psychiatrist each fiscal year from the rate contracted in FY24-25. The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has approved this contract under release and permit DDD00041 which will allow a psychiatrist who is familiar with the requirements and needs of the residents of Warrensville Developmental Center to continue providing these services.
Related Requests Controlling Board Request Number
DMR0100425
DDD0105079
Supplier / Release & Permit
Supplier: 0000008120 - UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MEDICAL GROUP INC, CLEVELAND, OH Cuyahoga
Agency Fiscal Year
Request Amount
Contract Start
Contract End Account Release & Permit
Number
DDD 2026 $74,880.00 7/1/2025 6/30/2026 510051 - Medical Services DDD00041
DDD 2027 $76,960.00 7/1/2026 6/30/2027 510051 - Medical Services DDD00041
Attachments Type File Name (link) Contract UHMG (FY26-27)-supplier https://checkbook.ohio.gov/State/Resources/PayeeSearch.aspx?search=UNIVERSITY%20HOSPITALS%20MEDICAL%20GROUP%20INC https://files.obm.ohio.gov/filedownload.aspx?id=f79dfc61-f8cc-4308-b262-a2a3eccfbafe
Supplier Questionnaire Supplier Name: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MEDICAL GROUP INC
New Contract
1. What process was used to select a supplier?
Single Source University Hospitals psychiatrist, Thomas Scheldmental, has been providing services to individuals at Warrensville Developmental Center since 2017. His expertise includes intellectual disabilities and neurodevelopmental disorders. He has a unique familiarity with the residents at WDC which helps provide consistent care.
Number of days opportunity was advertised: 0
Supplier City State County Proposal Amount Selected
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MEDICAL GROUP
INC CLEVELAND OH Cuyahoga $151,840.00 Yes
Why was the supplier selected? Other Department desires to continue contracting with this supplier, based on their expertise and familiarity with the residents at Warrensville Developmental Center and providing services since 2017.
2. Is the supplier already performing work under this contract?
No
3. Buy Ohio/Buy American Compliance Is the contractor in compliance with Buy Ohio? Yes
Is the contractor in compliance with Buy America? Yes
4. Provide the following employee information:
United States Ohio
Total Number of Employees 27719 27719 Percentage of Women 71.00% 71.00% Percentage of Minorities 27.00% 27.00%
5. Are subcontractors being used?
No
6. Provide future renewal schedules:
Fiscal Year Beginning Date Ending Date Total Amount
Total: $0.00
Agency Contact Jeremiah S. Wagner, Legislative Liaison Phone: 614-728-5311 Email:
Jeremiah.Wagner@dodd.ohio.gov
Signatures
Kimberly Hauck Date 05/23/2025 Agency Director/Authorized Agent
Jill N. Schuler Date 06/16/2025 Controlling Board President
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