The court ruled the current approach used to fund local school districts is unconstitutional. Ohio, the 7th largest state, and in the heart of the manufacturing midwest, is a natural laboratory to test and examine these issues. Additionally, Ohio has been among the most active states in providing industry incentives. The RFP addressed out of state proposals by saying that the selected contractor must be an entity with an economic presence in Ohio. An economic presence includes the operation of an office in the state employing persons from Ohio.
Joint proposals are also acceptable.
No such time constraint exists for non-profit organizations. The Committee intends to have the contracted awarded via Controlling Board by June 9, 1997.