The State of Delaware Department of Education is seeking proposals for professional services to supply a web-based Career Information System (CIS) for students in grades 6-12. The system should be configurable and vendor-hosted. Key dates include: Public Notice on February 27, 2026; Pre-bid Meeting on March 16, 2026; Deadline for Questions on March 31, 2026; Responses to Questions posted by April 7, 2026; and Deadline for Receipt of Proposals on April 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. Estimated notification of award is June 2026. Proposals must include a transmittal letter with any exceptions to the RFP requirements. Vendors must provide proof of Delaware business licensure or initiate the application process prior to award. All requests and communications regarding the RFP must be in writing to the designated contact: Education Associate, Contracting, Procurement Finance and Operations, DE Department of Education, 401 Townsend Blvd. , Ste. 2, Dover, DE ****, email: ***@***. *. * must be submitted electronically and in paper format. Late proposals will not be considered. The State reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The contract term is for five years with two optional one-year extensions. Vendors are not restricted from offering lower pricing at any time during the contract term. A bid bond and performance bond are not required.
The deadline for receipt of proposals is April 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.
The State of Delaware will require a payment schedule based on defined and measurable milestones. Payments for services will not be made in advance of work performed. The State may require holdback of contract monies until acceptable performance is demonstrated, as much as 25%.
The vendor will provide a warranty that the deliverables provided pursuant to the contract will function as designed for a period of no less than one year from the date of system acceptance. The warranty shall require the vendor to correct, at its own expense, the setup, configuration, customizations or modifications so that it functions according to the states requirements.
The contract shall be awarded to the vendor whose proposal is most advantageous, taking into consideration the evaluation factors set forth in the RFP. It should be explicitly noted that the state of Delaware is not obligated to award the contract to the vendor who submits the lowest bid or the vendor who receives the highest total point score, rather the contract will be awarded to the vendor whose proposal is the most advantageous to the state of Delaware.
Vendors must provide Delaware licenses and/or certifications necessary to perform services as identified in the scope of work. Prior to the execution of an award document, the successful vendor shall either furnish the agency with proof of State of Delaware business licensure or initiate the process of application where required.
The State of Delaware may include in the final contract liquidated damages provisions for non performance.
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.