Ohio Gambling Survey RFP.pdfOhio Gambling Survey RFP.pdf

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) for the development and conduct of the Ohio Gambling Prevalence Survey. The survey represents the fourth iteration of Ohio's gambling assessment, with the 2027 iteration being the first to include sports betting. Contractors are required to propose a survey design and data collection methodology that ensures fitness-for-purpose, maximizes data quality, and maintains cost-effectiveness. Key deliverables include survey instrument review and programming, Spanish translation, data collection using best practices, sample recruitment following American Association of Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) methodology, dataset and database construction and maintenance, codebook development, and a detailed methodology report. The contract builds upon previous surveys conducted in 2012, 2017, and 2022, establishing a longitudinal approach to understanding gambling behaviors among Ohio residents.

The RFP does not mandate a specific survey study design or data collection methodology, allowing contractors flexibility in their approach while maintaining quality standards. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in survey research, statistical analysis, and data management, with particular attention to ensuring representative sampling and minimizing measurement error. The file indicates that the contractor will be responsible for all aspects of survey implementation, from instrument development through final reporting, with recommendations for weighting methods included in the methodology report. While specific pricing, award dates, contract terms, and funding amounts are not detailed in the provided excerpt, the scope suggests a comprehensive, multi-phase engagement requiring substantial technical expertise in gambling research and population-based survey methodology.