What the buyer needs

AI summary

The buyer needs a USA-based vendor to provide offsite homebound supportive instruction services to a government authority located in Newark, Delaware. The selected vendor must deliver alternative educational programs at home, in hospitals, or in public locations for temporarily absent students, or as an in-school transitional program. The scope includes instructing core content areas of language arts, math, social studies, and science, with other subjects added upon request based on tutor availability. Additionally, the vendor must assist students with web-based curriculums, administer required statewide and school-level exams after completing mandatory test security training, and collaborate with district coordinators and school personnel. The buyer requests proposals to establish the budget. Interested bidders must submit all questions no later than October 7, 2026.

Scope of work

Provide in-person or virtual homebound instruction to students
Provide instruction in core content areas of Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science
Assist students with utilizing a web-based educational curriculum program
Administer statewide and school-level exams to homebound students and complete required assessment training
Collaborate with district homebound coordinator and school personnel

How proposals are evaluated

Criterion	Weight / scoring
Vendor's experience with providing similar and other instructional services, recruiting and employing qualified professionals, and staff to recruit and monitor services	35%
Stability of Staff Ability to service a broad range of student circumstances	20%
Data collection and reporting tools to communicate with the district, students, schools, and the parent/guardian	25%
Cost to run the program (cost at an hourly rate)	20%

Minimum qualifications

Delaware license(s) and/or certification(s) necessary to perform services
Tutor certification in appropriate subject area for grades 6-12 or elementary/early childhood education for grades K-5
Completion of required background checks for employees accessing state property or contacting children

Documents to include with your response

Cover Letter
Narrative plan and budget
Non-Collusion Statement (Attachment 2)
RFP Exception Form (Attachment 3)
Profile and Capabilities Form (Attachment 4)
Confidentiality Form (Attachment 5)
Business Reference Form (Attachment 6)
Subcontractor Information Form (Attachment 7)
Pricing Form Appendix A

How to submit

Method: Sealed hard copy
Instructions: Mail to Christina School District, Procurement Department, 1899 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702 in a sealed envelope displaying contract number and vendor name.