What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe State of Delaware seeks professional services to provide home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services are for individuals with brain injury, autism spectrum disorder, or Prader-Willi Syndrome. Proposals must be submitted online by December 30, 2026. Questions are due by October 23, 2026, with responses posted by November 6, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the vendor whose proposal is most advantageous to the State of Delaware. Evaluation will consider quantitative criteria and vendor responsibility.
Scope of work
- Assistive Technology
- Behavior Consultation
- Benefits Counseling
- Career Assessment and Exploration
- Community Participation
- Community Transition
- Crisis Stabilization
- Day Habilitation
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Proof of Insurance as listed in RFP | Pass/Fail |
| Delaware Business License or IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter | Pass/Fail |
| Completed and signed Vendor Affirmation Attachment 2 | Pass/Fail |
| Other licenses as required in Appendix B | Pass/Fail |
| Completed and signed Supplemental Questionnaire Appendix E | Pass/Fail |
Minimum qualifications
- Delaware license(s) and/or certification(s) necessary to perform services identified in the scope of work
- Proof of State of Delaware Business Licensure or initiate application process prior to award
- Division of Developmental Disabilities Services provider qualification letter(s)
- IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter if applicable
Documents to include with your response
- Transmittal Letter
- Vendor Information Sheet (Attachment 2)
- Non-Collusion Statement (Attachment 3)
- RFP Exception Form (Attachment 4)
- Confidentiality Form (Attachment 5)
- Business Reference Form (Attachment 6)
- Subcontractor Information Form (Attachment 7), if applicable
- Appendix E – Supplemental Questionnaire
- Proof of Delaware Business License or IRS 501(c)(3) letter
- Certificate of Insurance
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the Euna Procurement (formerly Bonfire) Portal
- Instructions
- Submitted online at https://dhss.bonfirehub.com. Hard copy, mail, facsimile, or e-mail submissions will not be accepted.