What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Division of Social Services seeks professional services to conduct a local child care market rate survey and a cost of care analysis for Delaware's child care providers. Vendors must demonstrate experience in price survey research and cost analysis, including child care market rate surveys and cost modeling.
Scope of work
- Statistically valid and reliable market rate survey of eligible Delaware child care providers
- Cost of care analysis at base and higher quality levels per 45 CFR 98.45(f)(1)(ii)
- Collection and reporting of additional provider data required by 45 CFR 98.45(d)(2)
- Comparison of estimated cost, market rates, and current Purchase of Care reimbursement rates
- One integrated public Detailed Report combining market rate survey and cost analysis
- Cost estimation model with documentation and training for DSS staff
- Raw data, cleaned analytic files, codebook, and reproducible analysis syntax
- Optional Task 4: Alternative Methodology Support for federal pre-approval
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Relevant experience and qualifications | 20 points |
| Technical approach and methodology | 30 points |
| Work plan, staffing, project management, and capacity | 20 points |
| References and past performance | 10 points |
| Cost proposal | 20 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Delaware license(s) and/or certification(s) necessary to perform services, or State of Delaware Business Licensure
- Experience in child care and early education at the state and local government level
- Demonstrated capability in both price survey research and cost analysis or cost modeling
- Recent experience conducting child care market rate surveys or comparable price research
- Experience with state child care subsidy systems and CCDF requirements
- Experience convening and engaging stakeholder groups
- At least three business references from comparable engagements within the past five years
Documents to include with your response
- Transmittal letter summarizing interest, exceptions, and US data storage attestation
- Attachment 2 - Vendor Information Form
- Attachment 3 - Non-Collusion Statement
- Attachment 4 - Exception Form
- Attachment 5 - Confidentiality Form
- Attachment 6 - Business References
- Attachment 7 - Subcontractor Information Form (if applicable)
- Appendix E - Project Cost Template (Excel file separate from Technical proposal)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Euna Procurement (formerly Bonfire) Portal
- Instructions
- Submit online at https://dhss.bonfirehub.com/. Submit Appendix E in Excel as a separate file from the Technical proposal.