Autism Scholarship Training and Services

The Athens, Ohio government authority is seeking a vendor to provide autism scholarship training and services to children and families in alignment with the scholarship program. The agency requires the selected provider to collaborate with faculty and leadership to develop and offer training opportunities to graduate students in evidence-based autism services, meeting the requirements for practicum and traineeship courses. Additionally, the provider must work with the psychology field work placement supervisor to establish training opportunities for undergraduate students and collaborate with faculty and students on related research. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency requires all contracted work to be performed offsite. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally via email or through the designated online portal. The agency is issuing this request for proposals to determine the budget and cost structure for these services. The contract period will span three years. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 30, 2026.