RFP for psychological evaluation services for Delaware state agencies. Proposals due November 12, 2026, 3:00 PM local time via Bonfire portal. Contract term: 2 years with 4 optional 1-year extensions. Evaluation criteria: qualifications (25%), experience (25%), ability to meet requirements (10%), samples (5%), references (15%), pricing (20%). Mandatory prebid meeting not established. No bid or performance bond required. Insurance required including professional liability. Questions due October 26, 2026.
Payments are based on defined and measurable milestones, not in advance of work performed. The state may hold back up to 25% of contract monies until acceptable performance is demonstrated. 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 vendor must warrant that deliverables function as designed for at least one year from system acceptance, and must correct any issues at its own expense. 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 1 year from the date of system acceptance.
The contract is awarded to the vendor whose proposal is most advantageous to the state, considering evaluation factors. The contract shall be awarded to the vendor whose proposal is most advantageous, taking into consideration the evaluation factors set forth in the rfp.
Vendors must provide Delaware licenses/certifications, proof of insurance, and complete all required attachments. Provide delaware licenses andor certifications necessary to perform services as identified in the scope of work.
Samples are part of the evaluation criteria, weighted at 5 points. samples 5
Protests based on omissions or errors must be brought to the designated contact in writing at least 10 calendar days before proposal opening. 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 calendar days prior to the time set for opening of the proposals.
Proposals may be rejected for nonconformance, direct contact with state employees, debarment, or failure to submit in required format. failure to submit a proposal in the required format or through the required submission method may result in the proposal being deemed nonresponsive.