Local Child Care Market Rate Survey and Cost of Care Analysis Service

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services seeks a vendor to conduct a local child care market rate survey and cost of care analysis service in New Castle, Delaware. The selected vendor must manage the project, engage partners and providers, design study instruments, collect and analyze data, evaluate provider participation barriers, and perform gap and scenario analyses. Vendors must submit a written Study Design Document and may optionally provide alternative methodology support as a separately priced task. Only USA-based organizations are eligible to submit proposals for this opportunity. Bidders can submit their responses digitally through email or online. Vendors must submit all questions regarding the solicitation no later than October 16, 2026. The provided text does not state the final submission deadline, evaluation criteria, contract term, or specific budget.