The State of Delaware, Division of Social Services, is seeking professional services for the Senior Companion Program. The deadline for questions is March 23, 2026, and the deadline for proposals is April 10, 2026. The contract term is for two years with three optional extensions. Vendors must submit proposals through the euna procurement portal. The state reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The state requires a detailed work plan, budget, and various forms as part of the submission. The state will evaluate proposals based on qualifications, methodology, and cost. The state will not pay for any costs incurred by any vendor associated with responding to this solicitation. The state reserves the right to award multiple source contracting. The state requires the vendor to 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 state may include in the final contract liquidated damages provisions for nonperformance. The state requires the vendor to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations. The state requires the vendor to maintain insurance. The state requires the vendor to provide a certificate of insurance. The state requires the vendor to provide a list of all employees serving an awarded contract and certify adherence to the background check requirement. The state requires the vendor to implement a program of mandatory drug testing for employees who work on large public works contracts funded all or in part with public funds. The state requires the vendor to submit monthly invoices. The state requires the vendor to submit monthly program and expense reports.
The deadline for receipt of proposals is April 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST. proposals must be submitted prior to 1: 00 pm est on april 10, 2026.
Payments for services will not be made in advance of work performed. Payments for services will not be made in advance of work performed.
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. he 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 will be awarded to the vendor whose proposal is most advantageous to the state of delaware. he 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 document a minimum of three years of experience in effectively operating the senior companion program. vendors must document a minimum of three years of experience in effectively operating the senior companion program.
The state of delaware may include in the final contract liquidated damages provisions for nonperformance. he state of delaware may include in the final contract liquidated damages provisions for nonperformance.
There is no prebid meeting scheduled for this request for proposal. here is no prebid meeting scheduled for this request for proposal.
Questions may be submitted no later than march 23, 2026, at 4: 30 pm est. questions may be submitted no later than march 23, 2026, at 4: 30 pm est.