RFP for professional services to conduct a child care market rate survey and cost of care analysis for Delaware's Division of Social Services. Proposals due November 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT via Bonfire portal. Evaluation criteria: relevant experience (20), technical approach (30), work plan (20), references (10), cost (20). Contract term: 1 year with optional 1-year renewal. No prebid meeting. Questions due October 16, 2026.
Proposals must be submitted prior to 1:00 pm EDT on November 20, 2026. All proposals must be submitted prior to 1:00 pm edt on november 20, 2026.
The state requires a payment schedule based on defined and measurable milestones. 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 provide a warranty that deliverables function as designed for at least one year from system acceptance. 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 will be awarded to the vendor whose proposal is most advantageous, 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 need Delaware licenses/certifications, proof of insurance, and relevant experience in child care and early education. provide delaware licenses andor certifications necessary to perform services as identified in the scope of work.
The state may include liquidated damages provisions for nonperformance. The state of delaware may include in the final contract liquidated damages provisions for nonperformance.
Protests based on omissions or errors must be brought to the attention of the designated contact at least 10 calendar days prior to 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.
Direct contact with state employees other than the designated contact may disqualify vendors. vendors directly contacting state of delaware employees risk elimination of their proposal from further consideration.