About this opportunity
AI summaryThe State of Ohio, Department of Children & Youth seeks certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) dealers to provide JAMS job scheduler software available on State of Ohio contracts and the State Term Schedule. The department requires this software for application development and job scheduling critical to application migration to DCY, with work performed offsite. Only certified MBE suppliers and USA onshore organizations may respond, and vendors must offer prices equal to or lower than their applicable state contract pricing. Bidders must submit proposals digitally via email or online by November 24, 2026, at 1:00:00 PM Eastern Time, and submit all questions by November 17, 2026. Proposals must include the state contract number in the item grid and an attached quote, and the buyer will evaluate awards based on the lowest responsive and responsible MBE quote.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- The State of Ohio, Department of Children & Youth
- Solicitation No.
- SRC0000042972
Scope of work
- JAMS job scheduler software for application development and job scheduling purposes
- Products available on State of Ohio contracts and the State Term Schedule (STS)
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest responsive and responsible MBE quote | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) suppliers/dealers only
- Products or services must be part of a current State of Ohio contract or State Term Schedule (STS)
Documents to include with your response
- Company required quote attached to the item grid clearly indicating the applicable state contract number
- Applicable state contract number included in the contract column of the item grid
Key dates
- Begin Date
- 11/6/2026 2:50:44 PM (ET)
- Inquiry End Date
- November 17, 2026
- End Date
- 11/24/2026 1:00:00 PM (ET)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic
- Instructions
- Submit via OhioBuys; vendors must include the applicable state contract number in the contract column of the item grid and attach the quote.
Contract details
- Set-aside / preference
- Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) dealers only
