Employment Support Services
- Client
- Dover, Delaware
- RFP Number
- STAFF-16759
- Posted
- —
- Category
- Staffing Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
- —
- Set-aside
- contracts for suitable products and services;
- Contact
- —
Description
AI GeneratedThe government authority in Dover, Delaware requires a onshore, USA-based vendor to provide offsite employment support services. The buyer needs the vendor to recruit and assist in developing and submitting proposals for Set Aside contracts, facilitate subcontract distribution, and manage set-aside contract deliverables, including quality assurance and general administration. Furthermore, the vendor must handle complaints, maintain customer relations with State agencies, provide education and training, promote supported employment opportunities for visually impaired or disabled individuals, market products and services, and conduct product and service research and development. The buyer requests proposals to determine the budget. Bidders must submit all questions no later than September 15, 2026. The provided text contains no specific details regarding evaluation criteria.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from HSS26763A-CNA_rfq.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Commission seeks to identify responsible Central Nonprofit Agencies (CNAs) to support statewide set-aside contracts that promote employment for individuals with visual impairments and other disabilities. CNAs will facilitate subcontracts with Community Rehabilitation Programs to expand job opportunities. Onshore entities are eligible to apply.
- Issued by
- State of Delaware Commission for Statewide Contracts to Support Employment for Individuals with Disabilities
- Public Notice
- September 1, 2026
- Questions due
- September 15, 2026
- Deadline for Receipt of Proposals
- October 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM (Local Time)
- How to submit
- Electronic via online bid submission portal
- Submission details
- RFQ responses must be submitted through the online bid submission portal; pricing submitted via corresponding BidTable.
- Contract term
- Three (3) years, after which each designated CNA may apply to renew its designation for another three years.
- Set-aside
- Set-Aside contracts for Community Rehabilitation Programs and CNAs supporting individuals with disabilities
- Place of performance
- State of Delaware / Offsite
How proposals are evaluated
| CNA Experience - Expertise in employment of persons with visual impairments or other disabilities | 25 |
| Management & Operation Plan - Business model for fulfilling duties of a CNA and capacity to meet requirements | 25 |
| Financial - Ability to perform within cost parameters | 25 |
| Capability/References - Letters of reference from CRPs intended for subcontracting | 25 |
Scope of work
- Recruiting and assisting Community Rehabilitation Programs (CRPs) in submitting Set Aside proposals
- Facilitating the distribution of subcontracts among CRPs
- Managing and coordinating deliverables, quality assurance, and subcontract administration
- Handling complaints and ongoing customer relations with State agencies
- Educating and training CRPs to improve quality and cost-effectiveness
- Promoting supported employment opportunities for persons with disabilities
- Marketing products and services to potential consumers
- Researching and developing products and services
Minimum qualifications
- Tax-exempt non-profit entity status under 26 U.S.C. §501 and similar state codes
- Ability to manage contracts within the State of Delaware
- Expertise in employment of persons with visual impairments or other disabilities
- Capacity to fulfill the duties of a CNA
- Letters of reference from CRPs with which it intends to subcontract
- Delaware license(s) and/or certification(s) necessary to perform services
Documents to include with the bid
- Cover Letter / Transmittal Letter
- Section A-1: Executive Summary
- Section A-2: CNA Experience documentation
- Cost Proposal / BidTable
- Attachment 1: Confidentiality and Proprietary Information Form
- Attachment 2: Business References Form
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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