The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) is seeking a Professional Chef - Public Speaker for the Ohio Central School System through Invitation to Bid (ITB) DRC260051. The procurement aims to secure a guest speaker with substantial culinary experience to deliver presentations about careers in the food industry to incarcerated individuals at multiple correctional institutions. The selected professional must demonstrate a minimum of 10 years of professional chef experience, including lead chef status at a non-fast food restaurant, and possess a valid state driver's license or ID. Presentations will be conducted either in-person or via video conference at London Correctional Institution, Madison Correctional Institution, and Pickaway Correctional Institution, with each engagement lasting up to 1.5 hours and including a Q&A session. The bidding process requires a comprehensive submission including business name, contact information, service locations, cost, years of experience, at least one reference, and a completed W-9 form. The solicitation was posted on August 5, 2025, with an inquiry period from August 7-20, 2025, and bids are due by August 21, 2025. The contract term will run from the award date through June 30, 2027, with potential renewals not exceeding five years. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The procurement appears open to individual professionals or businesses meeting the stated qualifications. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the ITB indicates that the contract supports ODRC's broader mission of reducing recidivism through workforce development programming. Payment terms are specified as Net 30, with all costs to be in U.S. Dollars, and no additional reimbursement will be provided for travel or related expenses. The solicitation documents include standard provisions related to Ohio Executive Orders, particularly those addressing offshore services and potential geopolitical considerations, which may impact contract execution. Though a specific budget range was not detailed, the procurement suggests a per-presentation compensation model, with the expectation of one engagement per specified correctional institution site. Bidders should note that the state reserves the right to reject any bid that does not meet specifications or is not deemed in the best interest of the State of Ohio.
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EO+2019-12D.pdf | 776KB | 8/5/25 | ||
EO_2022-02D.pdf | 263KB | 8/5/25 | ||
ITB DRC260051 Pro Chef Public Speaker FY26 .pdf | 386KB | 8/5/25 | ||
ODRC_INSTRUCTIONS_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS_FOR_BIDDING.pdf | 92KB | 8/5/25 |