Ohio Department of Health-DOH60268-Bureau of Health Improvement and Wellness-SFY27-Tobacco Compliance Checks

The Ohio Department of Health is seeking a vendor to conduct 1,495 tobacco retailer compliance checks across the state using under‑age purchasers (18‑20) to evaluate the Tobacco‑21 law, collect data, and support analysis of youth access to nicotine products. • Conduct unannounced compliance checks at a state‑wide sample of tobacco retailers provided by ODH. • Use trained under‑age decoys (18‑20 years) to assess sales to minors and document violations. • Provide data collection tools, training, and submit detailed reports for each check; ODH will analyze results to determine statewide compliance rates. • Deliver a final analysis identifying trends, emerging products, and recommendations. • Must submit both a technical and cost proposal by July 6 2026.