DYS- CJCF Skilled Trades

1. Increase the number of Skill Trade opportunities at DYS facilities to cover high-growth fields like Construction, HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical fields.
2. Modernize youth workforce development by leveraging VR simulations and high-tech diagnostics, aligning student skill sets with 2025 industry requirements .
3. Strengthen the collaboration between DYS, the Ohio Department of Commerce, and local unions to create a fluid transition from classroom instruction to active apprenticeships or career placement upon release.

Conclusion
Investing in skilled trades serves a dual purpose; it accelerates Ohio’s economic growth while providing a reliable pathway for rehabilitated youth to join the state's professional workforce. As a ready and available talent pool, DYS youth represent a vital resource; modernizing their training is essential to closing Ohio’s labor gap.

Skilled Trades Vocational Instruction
Location of Service: Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility | 640 Island Road, Circleville, OH- The program will take place in the designated room/area inside The Career Technology Center. All programs must be performed within the core operating schedule of Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility (see section 6. A). The measurements of the room are 36 feet by 34 feet (1224 square feet). Please see Exhibit 1.  Any changes to this room must be described in complete detail in the submitted proposal.  Changes will be evaluated as part of the scoring criteria.
Mandatory Requirements:

This solicitation will be awarded based on the lowest quote for the entire bid and the most responsive and responsible bidder to include delivery, setup, and warranty if applicable.  By submitting quote(s) for this solicitation, you are guaranteeing quoted pricing for 60 days.  No adjustments are permitted once a purchase order have been generated and received.