Impartial Hearing Officers-Pupil Transportation & Nutrition

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce offices of Field Services and Pupil Transportation and Child Nutrition are seeking qualified candidates who meet or exceed the skills and lincensure requirements to serve in the capacity of an Impartial Hearing Officer for one or both offices.

Hearing Officers with current DEW contracts: Please submit a response if you wish to pursue an FY26/27 contract.

To participate or submit an inquiry for this solicitation, prospective Offerors must be registered via the OhioBuys Supplier Portal. Click the following link to initiate this process Selling to the State

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Supplier Contact Information. Suppliers must indicate the following contact information (name and email) within their quote for individuals who the department should engage with for the following:

1. Contract Negotiation (terms and conditions)
2. Scope of work
3. Invoicing and purchase orders