Active SLED Opportunity · OHIO · COUNCIL ON AGING
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Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio seeks qualified providers for Elderly Service Program transportation, including medical and non-medical transport for older adults in multiple Ohio counties. The RFP aims to select high-quality, cost-effective transportation services to meet growing senior needs. Key deadlines span April to May 2026.
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA) is accepting proposals from qualified bidders interested in contracting to become an Elderly Service Program (ESP) Transportation provider for delivery of Medical Transportation services to older adults of Butler, Clinton and Warren counties and Non-Medical Transportation to Butler and Clinton County clients. Clients will be transported to/from locations in Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton and Warren Counties.Established organizations interested in providing Medical Transportation and Non-Medical Transportation for ESP submit a proposal to COA through an RFP process. If the organization meets the RFP requirements, the organization is then required to evidence compliance with the Advanced Conditions of Participation and Service Specifications. An organization meeting all requirements to COA’s satisfaction may be awarded an Agreement/Contract to provide the service. There is no commitment from COA on volumes due to the unknown nature of RFP responses.The goal of this RFP is to attract the highest quality providers for the lowest cost while meeting the requirements and demand for services for growing needs of older adults.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Apr 15th 2026, 8:00 AM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Email of interest deadline | Email: provider_services@help4seniors.org | Email of interest to attend the Bidders Conference must be received or attendance may be prohibited due to capacity limits. | Apr 17th 2026, 12:00 PM EDT | No |
| Upcoming | Bidders Conference | 4601 Malsbary Rd. in Blue Ash, Ohio 45242 | COA will conduct a bidder’s conference to review the ESP Transportation RFP and answer questions from prospective bidders. | Apr 22nd 2026, 2:30 PM EDT - Apr 22nd 2026, 3:30 PM EDT | No |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Apr 24th 2026, 3:00 PM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Answers Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline for COA to Answer Questions Submitted | Apr 29th 2026, 5:00 PM EDT | No |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | May 27th 2026, 12:00 PM EDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement | Instructions | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Independent Audit Report (preferred) OR prior year’s tax return (All Schedules + income statement and balance sheets). If unable to provide, financial review cannot be completed (no-go). | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required | ||
| 2. A/P Aging (classified in 30, 60, 90 days past due) | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required | ||
| 3. A/R Aging (classified in 30, 60, 90 days past due) | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required | ||
| 4. Dated statement from a contracted CPA or an internal officer confirming that all federal, state, and local income and employment tax payments are current and paid through the most recent tax year | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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