The County of Cuyahoga issued an RFP seeking qualified legal professionals to provide educational legal services for children placed in the custody of the Division of Children and Family Services. The solicitation emphasizes trauma‑informed representation to support academic success and is limited to Cuyahoga County‑certified small businesses that are “Plan Holders of Record.” A pre‑proposal conference was held by telephone on August 26 2025, and proposals were due by September 12 2025 via mail or electronic upload through the county’s Supplier Portal. The award status is marked as “Awarded,” though the winning vendor’s identity is not disclosed in the provided documents. The contract likely follows a firm‑fixed‑price structure and is set‑aside for small businesses.
• Scope: Education‑focused legal services for children under state custody.
• Eligibility: Only Cuyahoga County small‑businesses on the official plan‑holder list may submit.
• Submission: Physical delivery or electronic upload by the stated deadline; pre‑proposal conference provided no technical specs.