DEW20260018_CETE_SDsigned.pdf

This is an Agreement for Services between the State of Ohio, specifically the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) and The Ohio State University (OSU), located in Columbus, Ohio. The contract number is DEW20260018 and is effective until June 30, 2027. The agreement covers the Technical Testing Project, a statewide system that provides data on secondary student technical skill attainment, supporting the strategic objectives of the Office of Career-Technical Education.

The contract has a total compensation of $3,102,099.25, with $1,684,906.05 budgeted for fiscal year 2026 and $1,417,193.20 for fiscal year 2027. The scope of work includes project management, recruiting subject matter experts (SMEs), test item development, field testing, test form creation, field communications, WebXam delivery, item bank maintenance, test security psychometric analysis, and WebXam enhancements. The contract covers approximately 70 courses across various career-technical education fields, including engineering, manufacturing, robotics, and public safety. The deliverables involve developing and maintaining a comprehensive testing system with a focus on content validity, item writing, alignment with career-technical education standards, and continuous system improvements.