About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Ohio Department of Children and Youth requires an information technology apprenticeship partner to supply qualified entry-level IT apprentices. The selected contractor will deliver structured training and hands-on application project support, providing up to four hours of weekly training during a 40-hour work week, while directly paying apprentice wages and covering all associated training, materials, certifications, and administrative costs. Only onshore United States organizations may participate, and work will occur offsite. Offerors must submit separate technical work plans and time-and-materials cost proposals electronically via OhioBuys before the specified deadline, with all inquiries due no later than December 9, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Ohio Department of Children and Youth
- Solicitation No.
- DCY-C-2627-0136Q
Scope of work
- Provide up to five qualified entry-level IT Apprentices annually
- Assume responsibility for all associated training costs, instructional materials, certifications, and program administration
- Recruit, screen, hire, train, and support IT Apprentices
- Pay wages directly to all IT Apprentices
- Collaborate with DCY IT Managers to schedule and complete interviews
- Provide monthly progress reports or updates
- Remove non-performing IT Apprentices within two business days of notification and provide qualified replacements
- Administer training to equip apprentices for future entry-level software development positions
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Work Plan Evaluation (Offeror Profile and Work Plan technical metrics) | 300 points |
| Cost Evaluation | 100 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Offeror must demonstrate a minimum of two years of experience delivering workforce training, apprenticeship, or consulting services relevant to the RFQ requirements.
- Mandatory requirements must be met by the Offeror itself; subcontractors will not be accepted.
Documents to include with your response
- Technical Proposal / Work Plan
- Cost Proposal Form (DCY-C-2627-0136 Cost Proposal.xlsx)
- Form 5b Affirmation and Disclosure Form
- Form 5c Preference Certification Form (if claiming preference)
- Form 5d Offeror Redaction Justification Form (if proposing redactions)
- Form 5e Proposed Pre-Existing Materials and Commercial Software Form (if applicable)
- Single section containing entire content of Parts 2 and 3 with statement of acceptance
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via OhioBuys
- Instructions
- Offerors must submit their Work Plan (in Microsoft Word if possible, or PDF) and Cost Proposal as separate sections through OhioBuys before the deadline. Paper submissions will be destroyed.
Contract details
- Term
- From the date of the State’s signature through June 30, with sole discretion for the State to renew for one month and further renewals by mutual agreement.