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This document is a Controlling Board request from the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) seeking approval for a waiver of competitive selection for a contract with the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio, specifically on behalf of the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI). The contract involves the State of Ohio's Interagency Work Group on Autism (IWGA), which includes representatives from multiple state agencies such as the Ohio Department of Education, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Ohio Department of Medicaid, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, and OCALI.
The contract is for two fiscal years (2026 and 2027), with a total funding amount of $150,000 per year, sourced from fund 5GE0, ALI 320606 (Operating and Services). The purpose is to support OCALI's leadership role in developing and implementing projects, activities, and policies for the Interagency Work Group on Autism. The contract is a single-source selection in accordance with ORC 3323.31, specifically chosen due to OCALI's extensive knowledge and expertise in autism, project management, and cross-system collaboration. The contract periods will run from 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2026 for FY2026 and 7/1/2026 to 6/30/2027 for FY2027, with the primary goal of coordinating state efforts to address service needs for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families.
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Controlling Board
Department of Developmental Disabilities Department of Developmental Disabilities
Controlling Board Number
DDD0105242
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 7/21/2025
Request Summary The Department of Developmental Disabilities respectfully requests Controlling Board approval for a waiver of competitive selection in the amount of $150,000.00 in FY26 and $150,000.00 in FY27 from fund 5GE0, ALI 320606 (Operating and Services), to contract with Educational Service Center of Central Ohio, on behalf of the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI), in Columbus, Franklin County, in support of the State’s Interagency Work Group on Autism (IWGA).
Funding Fiscal Year Fund ALI Amount
2026 5GE0 - Operating & Services 320606 - Central Office Operating Expenses $150,000.00 2027 5GE0 - Operating & Services 320606 - Central Office Operating Expenses $150,000.00
Explanation In accordance with ORC 3323.31, OCALI was identified to support the Department with the establishment of the interagency work group on autism to coordinate the state's efforts to address the service needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families/guardians. In January 2008 the State of Ohio's Interagency Work Group on Autism (IWGA) convened which also includes representatives from: Ohio Department of Education, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Ohio Department of Medicaid, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, and Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence. Informed by individuals, families, and stakeholders, IWGA meets monthly to review state policies, learn from current research and data, share learning, and identify opportunities to better communicate and coordinate autism policy. The Department continues to contract with OCALI each biennium to perform a leadership role in the development and implementation of the projects, activities, and policies of the Interagency Work Group on Autism (IWGA). OCALI's extensive knowledge and expertise in autism, along with their experience in project management and working across systems in Ohio, qualifies them to serve in this role.
Related Requests Controlling Board Request Number
DDD0105074
Supplier / Release & Permit
Supplier: 0000047399 - EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF, COLUMBUS, OH Franklin
Agency Fiscal Year
Request Amount
Contract Start
Contract End Account Release & Permit
Number
DDD 2026 $150,000.00 7/1/2025 6/30/2026 510050 - ADMINISTRATIVE
AND MGMT SERV ddd26/27
DDD 2027 $150,000.00 7/1/2026 6/30/2027 510050 - ADMINISTRATIVE
AND MGMT SERV DDD26/27
Attachments Type File Name (link) Contract Contract CTR031352 - OCALI (IWAG) https://checkbook.ohio.gov/State/Resources/PayeeSearch.aspx?search=EDUCATIONAL%20SERVICE%20CENTER%20OF https://files.obm.ohio.gov/filedownload.aspx?id=cebc2dce-751f-49f7-b2bf-ab6c4446c894
Supplier Questionnaire Supplier Name: EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF
New Contract
1. What process was used to select a supplier?
Single Source In accordance with ORC 3323.31, OCALI was identified to support the Department with the establishment of the interagency work group on autism to coordinate the state’s efforts to address the service needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families/guardians.
Number of days opportunity was advertised: 0
Supplier City State County Proposal Amount Selected EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF COLUMBUS OH Franklin $300,000.00 Yes
Why was the supplier selected? Other In accordance with ORC 3323.31, OCALI was identified to support the Department with the establishment of the interagency work group on autism to coordinate the state’s efforts to address the service needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families/guardians.
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 72 72 Percentage of Women 74.00% 74.00% Percentage of Minorities 0.00% 4.00%
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
Lyndsay Nash Date 06/30/2025 Agency Director/Authorized Agent
Jill N. Schuler Date 07/21/2025 Controlling Board President
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