DYS OHIO PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND EDUCATION PROGRAM RFP

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services, on behalf of the Department of Youth Services, is seeking a contractor to implement the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP), a federally funded initiative by the Family and Youth Services Bureau. The RFP (SRC0000033450) solicits proposals for a comprehensive youth education program targeting adolescents in Ohio, particularly those in foster care, juvenile justice systems, and alternative schools. The primary objectives include preventing teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections through curriculum focused on abstinence, contraception, and three adult preparation subjects: healthy relationships, financial literacy, and career success. Contractors must deliver programming across eight defined Ohio districts, with specific youth participation targets that increase annually. The evaluation process will allocate 1,350 points to technical requirements and 350 points to cost proposals, with contractors responsible for purchasing curriculum materials, training facilitators, and meeting federal and state performance guidelines. The contract period runs from December 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, with potential renewals for up to four years. Proposals are due by November 21, 2025, with the program targeting counties with high teen pregnancy rates and requiring extensive community partner recruitment, training, and monitoring.

While the RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, it demonstrates a comprehensive approach to serving vulnerable youth populations across Ohio's 611 school districts. The program will focus on youth between ages 10 and 21, with particular emphasis on the approximately 16,241 students in foster care and the 500 children in county detention centers across Ohio's largest counties. The contract will be awarded on a district-by-district basis, with a not-to-exceed unit cost fee structure. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the program's comprehensive requirements suggest significant investment, including monthly administrative services, program monitoring, site visits, data reporting, virtual planning meetings, and annual statewide trainings. Contractors must provide extensive documentation, participate in monthly subgrantee team calls, and demonstrate the ability to track attendance, administer entry/exit surveys, and meet stringent performance metrics. The funding originates from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, indicating potential federal oversight and performance expectations.