Education Sensory Items - Title 1 - CO

The Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is seeking to procure sensory items for the Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility, with the primary objective of providing decompression tools within their behavioral health department. The procurement focuses on a comprehensive list of sensory products detailed in the "Education Request - Sensory Item List_REV.xlsx" spreadsheet, which includes two primary categories: Sensory Box and Sensory Room items. The Sensory Box component encompasses 8 different fidget and tactile items such as Rubik's Cubes, magnetic fidget toys, silicone strips, and sensory tubes, with quantities ranging from 75 to 500 units. The Sensory Room section includes 10 additional items like gaming chairs, a bubble LED tower, liquid floor tiles, humidifiers, a sequin longboard, a heavy bag, a sound shell chair, weighted lap pads, yoga mats, bean bags, and sensory light covers, with quantities between 3 and 30 units. The contract opportunity was posted on September 19, 2025, with proposals due by October 6, 2025, targeting jurisdictions in Portage County and Cincinnati City. The procurement aims to create sensory-friendly environments with items designed to support youth in a correctional facility setting.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the procurement appears to be open to vendors capable of supplying the specialized sensory items. The project spans multiple jurisdictions within Ohio, including Portage County and Cincinnati City, suggesting potential opportunities for local and regional suppliers. Individual product pricing varies significantly, with items ranging from $1.99 for stretchy fuzzy band bracelets to $49.49 for Abilitations Mini-Timer Gel Fidgets. Although a total budget is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the sensory item list indicates a substantive investment in behavioral health resources for juvenile corrections. The procurement includes direct product links from various retailers and manufacturers, which suggests flexibility in vendor selection and potential for competitive bidding. Vendors responding to this opportunity should be prepared to provide high-quality, specialized sensory items that meet the specific requirements outlined in the detailed spreadsheet, with a focus on supporting youth in a correctional facility environment.