What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Office of Fiscal Services seeks as-needed agency financial reporting support from a contractor experienced with Cognos BI, the OAKS production system, and the Cognos data warehouse. The selected contractor will assist in analyzing and reviewing financial processing, support existing OAKS and Cognos investments, create or update Cognos reports, and transfer knowledge and training to agency personnel. Only suppliers holding a current Department of Administrative Services State Term Schedule or Master Maintenance Agreement contract may bid, as the agency will not consider open market quotes. The agency intends to allocate $5,000 annually for this onsite work. Suppliers must submit a quote document listing their contract number and hourly rate, along with a resume for the proposed individual, through OhioBuys by November 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. The agency will select the lowest responsive and responsible supplier quote, breaking any ties at random.
Scope of work
- Assist in analysis and review of financial processing.
- Support existing OAKS/Cognos Investment.
- Create and/or update additional Cognos Reports.
- Transfer knowledge and training for each task to DEW personnel as needed and upon request.
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest responsive and responsible Supplier quote | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Current Department of Administrative Services (DAS) State Term Schedule (STS) or Master Maintenance Agreement (MMA) contract
- Deep understanding of the Cognos BI environment
- Understanding of the data and data structures in the OAKS production system and Cognos data warehouse
- Experience in developing complex OAKS reports
- Ability to understand the State and unique Agency business requirements
Documents to include with your response
- Quote document with applicable STS or MMA contract number and hourly rate
- Resume of proposed individual demonstrating experience
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via OhioBuys
- Instructions
- All quotes and inquiries must be submitted via OhioBuys. Attach a quote document and resume of the proposed individual; screenshots are not accepted.