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This Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks statewide afterschool and summer programming for youth, referred to as Out of School Time (OST) programs. The goal is to provide safe, well-rounded, and trauma-informed OST programs that promote individual growth and development, emphasizing family and caregiver involvement. Programs should balance evidence-based prevention with enrichment activities, foster resiliency, and demonstrate collaboration with schools and community organizations. The resulting contract is expected to be for five years, with annual renewals based on funding and performance. Compensation is cost-reimbursable, requiring bidders to submit a detailed budget and narrative. Successful bidders must provide their own equipment, obtain a Delaware business license, and accept payment via electronic direct deposit. Core standards for traditional OST programs include Sandy Hook Promise's Start with Hello, Mindwise's Signs of Suicide (SOS), and trauma-informed community engagement. Non-traditional OST services are also considered. Bidders are encouraged to incorporate substance misuse prevention, youth voice, family engagement, nutrition and wellness, and partnerships. Specific initiatives like out-of-school Saturdays, extended hours, drop-in centers, and services for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities are encouraged. Administrative requirements include criminal background checks for all personnel with direct access to children, with costs borne by the contractor. Penalties for noncompliance and breach notification procedures are outlined. Program evaluation and data collection are essential. Proposals must address the problem statement, program description, bidder experience, evaluation strategy, and budget. Additional required documents include a cover letter, bidder fact sheet, assurance form, and budget forms. The submission deadline is Friday, May 29, 2026, by 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with proposals to be submitted via email to ***@***. *. * should be directed to H. Ryan Bolles at herbert. bolles@delaware. gov.
The bid notice states that proposals must be received by email by Friday, May 29, 2026, by 2:00 PM Eastern Time. proposals must be received by email by **** by 2: 00 pm eastern time
The bid notice states that successful bidders must accept full payment by electronic direct deposit to a bank account. The successful bidders must accept full payment by electronic direct deposit to a bank account.
The bid notice states that the contract will be awarded to the bidder whose proposal is most advantageous, taking into consideration the evaluation factors set forth in the RFP. any resulting contract shall be awarded to the bidders whose proposal is most advantageous, taking into consideration the evaluation factors set forth in the rfp.
The bid notice requires bidders to submit a completed 12-month dscyf budget form and salary detail, along with a budget narrative. each bidder is required to include with its proposal a completed 12month dscyf budget form and salary detail available in excel where this rfp is posted and include a budget narrative which describes all assumptions and calculations made to arrive at each lineitem budgeted amount.
The bid notice states that any contractor failing to comply with criminal background check requirements shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor and punished accordingly, and shall also be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000 for each violation. any contractor failing to comply shall be guilty of a class amisdemeanor and punished accordingly. the contractor shall also be subject to a civil penalty of not less than 1, 000 nor more than 5, 000 for each violation.
The bid notice states that there is no bidders conference scheduled for this RFP. bidders conference: there is no bidders conference scheduled for this rfp.
The bid notice states that protests based on any omission or error, or on the content of the solicitation, will be disallowed if these faults have not been brought to the attention of the designated contact, in writing, at least ten calendar days prior to the time set for opening of the proposals. protests based on any omission or error, or on the content of the solicitation, will be disallowed if these faults have not been brought to the attention of the designated contact, in writing, at least ten 10 calendardays prior to the time set for opening of the proposals.
