DRC OCSS Telecommunications Job-Training Kits

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) is soliciting bids for Telecommunications Job-Training Kits for the Ohio Central School System's Career Tech Training program through Invitation to Bid (ITB) DRCB-25-3414. The procurement seeks comprehensive telecommunications training kits that include network cabling (copper and fiber optic), audio/video systems, and applied systems integration components with grounding and bonding capabilities. Specifically, the solicitation requires 1 training kit/board for each process, 20 student certification curriculum kits, and 1 instructor manual per category. The bid is scheduled to be issued on May 6, 2025, with an inquiry period from May 6, 2025, to May 16, 2025, and bids are due by May 22, 2025. The initial contract term will run from the award date through June 30, 2025, with potential mutual renewals not exceeding five years. Evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, considering factors such as experience, financial condition, previous contract performance, management skills, and ability to execute the contract properly. The training kits will be delivered to the Corrections Reception Center, Education Department at the Pickaway Correctional Distribution Center in Orient, OH.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but bidders must provide documentation of Ohio business registration and demonstrate experience with similar educational/training products. Contractors must certify their ability to source and deliver the products and comply with state contract terms and conditions. The solicitation is accompanied by two executive orders (2019-12D and 2022-02D) that impose restrictions on offshore services and contracts with Russian entities, which may impact potential bidders. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is structured as an all-inclusive bid with shipping costs to be included in the total price, and payment terms are set at Net 30 in U.S. Dollars. The broader objective of this procurement is to provide incarcerated individuals with vocational skills and industry-recognized credentials to improve employment opportunities upon release. Bidders must be prepared to meet comprehensive requirements, including potential compliance with Buy American Act provisions and Ohio product preferences.