2025 kingergarten readiness assessment

The State of Ohio's Department of Administrative Services is seeking a contractor to produce 10,000 copies of the 2025 Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA-R2) for the Department of Children & Youth Services. The procurement involves creating full-color, 3-hole punched books with loose sheets and a coil-bound booklet, to be delivered to 796 different addresses by June 16, 2025. Specific printing requirements include using various paper types ranging from 80 lb cover to 200# tag, with two-sided full-color impressions and precise binding specifications. The total order will be packaged in individual shrink-wrapped kits, with each carton labeled by content and quantity, and weighing no more than 25 pounds. Of the total order, 8,900 kits will be shipped to 795 addresses, with the remaining 1,100 kits delivered to a JFS warehouse in Columbus, Ohio. The bid (SRC0000030658) was released on May 7, 2025, with online bid submissions due by May 13, 2025, and all invoicing will be processed through DAS State Printing with a required reference to the job number.

The procurement documents do not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor qualifications. The comprehensive shipping list includes 611 unique educational entities across Ohio, with the largest distribution going to Columbus City Schools (260 entities) and Cincinnati Public Schools (194 entities). While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documents, the procurement requires bidders to submit pricing for all line items and indicates a complex distribution logistics requirement. The contract appears to cover printing and distribution of educational assessment materials across a wide range of Ohio school districts, including public schools, charter schools, preparatory academies, and some private educational institutions. The procurement seems to be a statewide initiative targeting kindergarten readiness assessment materials, with a clear focus on precise printing specifications and systematic distribution to educational institutions throughout Franklin County and other Ohio jurisdictions.