BSD27103-CREDITPROG_pr.pdf

This is a solicitation document for a comprehensive credit recovery program issued by the Brandywine School District in Delaware. The District seeks proposals to serve up to 65 non-traditional high school students at any given time through a rotating enrollment model. The program must provide synchronous virtual instruction with staff engagement at least three times weekly, virtual counseling services twice weekly or as needed, in-person instructional support, and extended learning opportunities including summer programming. The target population includes students who have repeatedly failed grades, face attendance barriers, require original credit acquisition, are at risk of dropping out, or demonstrate persistent attendance concerns. All instructional staff teaching core academic subjects, including special education, must hold valid Delaware teaching certificates. Proposals are due July 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time, with award notification anticipated on July 27, 2026. This is a one-year contract with three optional one-year extensions. Questions must be submitted by June 18, 2026, with responses posted by June 26, 2026.

Proposals will be evaluated on four criteria: experience of vendor and staff (30 points), staffing plan (20 points), student and family services (30 points), and pricing (20 points). Vendors must submit detailed pricing broken down by staff positions, materials and supplies, service contracts, capital expenditures, and profit or indirect costs. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence/$3 million per aggregate and Professional Liability or Errors and Omissions of $1 million per occurrence/$3 million per aggregate. Vendors must provide resumes of key personnel or job descriptions for unfilled positions, and the District reserves the right to request staff changes with 30 days' notice. Monthly usage reports and quarterly subcontracting diversity reports are required. The District may terminate services if the graduation success rate falls below 90 percent. Award is contingent upon funding availability.