The district seeks a single prime vendor for two integrated services: Component A (strategic communications, PR, media relations, crisis communications, brand management, multilingual engagement) and Component B (designing and delivering career pathway training in communications/media production for students and professional development for staff). Proposals must be submitted by October 13, 2026, at 2:00 pm EST. Evaluation is based on firm experience, understanding, training capability, and cost. The contract term is three years starting December 1, 2026.
The selection will be based on criteria weighted as: firm experience and qualifications (20), understanding of the district and proposed approach/methodology (20), career pathway and training capability/curriculum and instructional design (20), account team and key personnel (10), cost retainer for components A and B plus rate card (15), public sector K12 Delaware experience (10), and references and past performances (5).
Vendors must provide proof of a State of Delaware business license, respond to the scope of services, complete all attachments, and provide proof of insurance prior to the contract start.
Samples or brochures may be required by the agency for evaluation purposes.
Written questions must be received by September 15, 2026, by 12:00 noon, EST.
Disqualification may result from nonattendance of mandatory prebid meetings, evidence of collusion, or unsatisfactory performance record.