2-HSS-26-017 - DHSS Strategic Plan Development - Attachment 1 - No Proposal Reply Form.docx

This is a No Proposal Reply Form for Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS) Contract No. HSS-26-017 for DHSS Strategic Plan Development services. The form allows vendors who received the Request for Proposals but choose not to submit a bid to indicate their reasons for declining participation, including options such as not wishing to participate in the proposal process, inability to be competitive, objections to terms and conditions, or not providing the requested services. The related contract opportunity seeks strategic planning services to conduct a comprehensive review of DHSS infrastructure and resource allocation, develop a strategic plan to increase efficiencies and streamline practices, and create an implementation plan with evaluation and monitoring components, with work scheduled to begin in November 2025 and complete by August 2026.

DHSS has allocated up to $500,000 for this strategic planning project, which will involve conducting needs assessments through surveys, interviews, and focus groups, identifying opportunities for organizational growth and streamlined practices, optimizing resource allocation to maximize efficiency and service quality, and delivering a complete strategic plan with implementation framework. The vendor will also be responsible for developing outcome measures, change management plans, and communication strategies as part of the evaluation and monitoring phase. The form serves as a mechanism for maintaining vendor engagement and database accuracy by allowing companies to remain on or request removal from the vendor list for future opportunities.