What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe State of Delaware Department of Education seeks professional services to provide migrant education summer school programs in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties. Services include conducting developmental screenings, preparing Pre-K children for kindergarten, providing transportation, and helping migrant children overcome educational disruptions and language barriers. This opportunity is open only to Delaware School Districts and Charter Schools, as well as non-profit or private organizations partnering with them. The contract period will last for three years. Applicants must submit questions by December 2, 2026, and deliver proposals by January 5, 2027, at 2:00 PM local time. Submissions require one original paper copy and one USB electronic copy containing a separate price file, alongside a transmittal letter and mandatory federal and state forms, which provide the basis for evaluation.
Scope of work
- Provide migrant education summer school programs in New Castle, Kent, and/or Sussex counties
- Conduct developmental screenings and prepare migrant Pre-K children for kindergarten
- Support comprehensive educational programs to reduce educational disruption
- Provide appropriate educational and support services for special needs
- Provide transportation to and from school per Delaware School Transportation Regulations
- Design programs to help overcome language barriers, social isolation, and health problems
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Program design | Not specified |
| Project Work Plan | Not specified |
| Schedule of Services | Not specified |
| Program Administration and Reporting | Not specified |
| Budget | 20 |
Minimum qualifications
- Open only to Delaware School Districts and Charter Schools (LEAs) and partnered non-profit or private organizations
- Delaware license(s) and/or certification(s) necessary to perform services
- State of Delaware Business Licensure or Non-Profit evidence
- At least three (3) business references of similar scope and value
- Background checks including central registry check for staff contacting children and youth
- Not debarred, suspended, or ineligible to conduct business in Delaware
Documents to include with your response
- Transmittal letter with non-public data attestation
- Attachment 2 – Non-Collusion Statement (signed and notarized)
- Attachment 3 – Exceptions
- Attachment 4 – Confidentiality and Proprietary Information
- Attachment 5 – Business References
- Attachment 6 – Subcontractor Information Form (if applicable)
- Attachment 7 – Office of Supplier Diversity Application (if applicable)
- Attachment 9 – Federal Subgrant Application
- Attachment 10 – Federal Funds Budget Workbook
- Attachment 11 – Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) form
How to submit
- Method
- Express Delivery, US Mail, or hand delivery
- Instructions
- One (1) original paper copy and one (1) USB memory stick (with electronic price file as a separate file) delivered to Education Associate, Contracting & Procurement, Finance and Operations, DE Department of Education, 401 Federal Street, Ste. 2, Dover, DE 19901.
