Career Training for Incarcerated Individuals

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) is seeking proposals from accredited career technical/career centers and state community colleges in Ohio to provide in-person career training program courses to incarcerated individuals within 1 or more of ODRC's 25 prison school locations. The "Career Training for Incarcerated Individuals" contract opportunity requires the selected provider(s) to deliver employable skills and industry-recognized credentials aligned with Ohio's in-demand jobs. A pre-proposal meeting will be held on June 5, 2024 using Microsoft Teams, and proposals are due by June 25, 2024. The contract term will be from the award date through June 30, 2025, with potential renewal options. ODRC will evaluate proposals based on the Offeror's profile, references, staffing plan, work plan, and pricing. The selected Offeror(s) will be responsible for providing the career training programs, incorporating micro-credentials recognized by the state, and achieving positive outcomes for incarcerated individuals.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It is open to all accredited career technical/career centers and state community colleges in Ohio. The RFP also does not provide details on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it disclose the available budget or potential award values. The focus of the procurement is to secure career training services for incarcerated individuals across the state's correctional facilities through the Ohio Central School System (OCSS).