RiseUp CRC Juveniles LF OCSS OSC 714

The State of Ohio is soliciting proposals for educational materials and resources to support the RiseUp CRC Juveniles program through the Ohio Child Care Services (OCSS) and Ohio School Choice (OSC) divisions. The procurement encompasses retail textbooks, instructor guides, and comprehensive educational materials covering Retail Industry Fundamentals, Supply Chain, Inventory & Logistics, and Customer Service and Sales—all of which must align with National Retail Federation (NRF) RiseUp examination standards for certification. The primary objective is to provide qualified instructional resources that prepare juvenile participants for NRF certification, with deliverables including both student-facing textbooks and corresponding instructor guides that meet curriculum standards. The solicitation was posted on January 22, 2026, with a proposal due date of February 6, 2026, providing potential vendors approximately two weeks to prepare and submit their responses. While specific evaluation criteria have not been detailed in the available documentation, vendors should anticipate standard procurement evaluation factors related to content quality, alignment with NRF standards, pricing competitiveness, and vendor qualifications to deliver educational materials.

The available documentation does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other restricted vendor categories, though Ohio procurement regulations may apply standard preferences. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement notice, suggesting this may represent a new contracting requirement or an open competitive process. Similarly, no specific technological infrastructure requirements or integration needs are outlined in the current opportunity description. The notice does not provide an explicit budget range or anticipated award value, which may be disclosed in the full request for proposals or bidders' documents. Interested vendors should verify whether small business set-asides, minority business enterprise (MBE) designations, or other Ohio-specific procurement preferences apply to this solicitation by consulting the complete tender documents.