DTCC2610-VISION_qa.pdf

This is a Questions and Answers document issued by Delaware Technical and Community College in response to vendor inquiries regarding the DTCC2610-VISION vision insurance RFP. The College is requesting proposals for a comprehensive vision benefits program covering eligible employees and their covered dependents. Questions from prospective bidders were due September 18, 2026, with responses to be posted by October 2, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Proposals are due October 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time. The contract term is three years with three optional one-year renewal extensions. Award notification is anticipated January 21, 2027. No mandatory pre-proposal meeting has been scheduled.

Regarding the Q&A document content, the College addressed a vendor request for census data including zip codes, current rates, and plan design information. The College established that census data will only be provided to vendors executing a non-disclosure agreement with the College. Current rates and plan design information are designated as proprietary and confidential and will not be released to bidders. Vendors must hold Delaware licensure or initiate the application process, maintain commercial general liability coverage with minimum limits of $1,000,000, and attest to compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including a critical requirement that no offshore facility execution occurs and that non-public Delaware state data remains within the United States. Evaluation criteria include cost (25%), experience and reputation (25%), capacity to meet requirements (25%), demonstrated ability with government and higher education entities (15%), and references (10%).