What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Department of Health and Social Services is seeking proposals for Delaware Quitline and Related Tobacco Cessation Services. The contract is expected to start on July 1, 2027. Proposals are due by December 2, 2026. All questions must be submitted by September 23, 2026. The evaluation team will assess proposals based on quantitative criteria, with the award going to the most advantageous proposal, not necessarily the highest scoring. Vendors must submit a completed Vendor Information Sheet, Non-collusion agreement, Exception form, Confidentiality Form, and Business References.
Scope of work
- Delaware Quitline toll-free tobacco cessation hotline services including phone or in-person counseling
- Provision of prescription cessation aids and non-prescription nicotine-replacement therapy (NRT) through a pharmaceutical program
- Evaluation of Delaware Quitline performance, reach, and seven-month participant quit rates
- Provision of de-duplicated participant and evaluation data extracts to DPH
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Past experience in successfully operating quality 800 line operations, tobacco cessation, and conducting outcome evaluations | Not specified |
| Evaluation of Costs | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Delaware license(s) and/or certification(s) necessary to perform services as identified in the scope of work
- Proof of State of Delaware Business Licensure prior to execution of award
- Attest that Vendor shall not store or transfer non-public State of Delaware data outside of the United States
Documents to include with your response
- Transmittal Letter
- Vendor Information Form (Attachment 2)
- Non-Collusion Statement (Attachment 3)
- Exception Form (Attachment 4)
- Confidentiality Form (Attachment 5)
- Business References (Attachment 6)
- Subcontractor Information Form (Attachment 7), if applicable
- Detailed budget proposal
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the Euna Procurement (formerly Bonfire) Portal
- Instructions
- Submitted online at https://dhss.bonfirehub.com