DCY-C-2627-0044Q OHBaby Kits

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the creation, distribution, and storage of OHBaby Kits for the Help Me Grow Home Visiting (HMGHV) program. The procurement seeks a contractor to develop 20,000 initial kits to be ready for distribution by January 12, 2026, with the ability to produce additional kits as needed. The kits will be supplied to newborn and ongoing home visiting providers across Ohio, including programs such as Family Connects Ohio, Healthy Families America, Parents as Teachers, and Nurse-Family Partnerships. The contractor must have a secure location to store up to 20,000 kits and demonstrate the capacity to fulfill additional orders. Evaluation criteria will include mandatory requirements, a comprehensive work plan scoring system, and cost considerations. The kits must include various educational materials such as nutrition guidance, breastfeeding information, immunization schedules, and a children's book. The RFQ was posted on October 16, 2025, with a proposal due date of December 1, 2025, and an initial contract term running through June 30, 2026, with potential renewals for up to one additional 3-year term.

The solicitation includes preferences for domestic sourcing, Ohio-based businesses, and veteran-friendly enterprises. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the state will apply additional percentage point adjustments for qualifying businesses. Funding is contingent on Ohio General Assembly appropriations, and the contract will be awarded to the offeror with the highest combined technical and cost score. The kits are part of a voluntary family support program offered in every county across the state, aimed at promoting healthy growth and development for babies and young children. While no incumbent vendor is specified, the procurement suggests an existing network of home visiting providers that will utilize these kits. The comprehensive nature of the kit and the requirement for storage and distribution capabilities indicate a preference for vendors with significant logistical and printing experience. Although specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the documents, the initial requirement of 20,000 kits suggests a substantial contract value, with potential for ongoing production and distribution.