GSS27756-PSYCHOLOGICAL_SERVICES_appC.pdf
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- Psychological Services State and local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- GSS27756-PSYCH_SVCS
- Issued by
- Delaware
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This document is an appendix to a Request for Proposal issued by the State of Delaware, Office of Management and Budget, Government Support Services, for psychological services. The solicitation requires vendors to submit comprehensive proposals through the online Bonfire portal at https://gss.bonfirehub.com/ by the deadline of 3:00 p.m. on November 12, 2026. Written questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted through the online portal by 4:00 p.m. on October 26, 2026, with answers posted by November 5, 2026. Vendors must submit proposals in the required format using the specified submission method; failure to do so may result in non-responsive designation.
Proposal submissions must include a signed cover letter on company letterhead summarizing the vendor's qualifications, a table of contents with page numbers, technical response demonstrating how the vendor meets contract requirements along with pricing, and samples of vendor invoices and summary reports. Vendors must upload separate components through the portal: a technical proposal, a redacted proposal if applicable, vendor information forms (including non-collusion statement, vendor information sheet, business references, confidentiality form, exceptions form, and subcontractor information), and a cost proposal using the provided BidTable template. The BidTable requires vendors to specify price, unit of measure (using codes such as DA for Day, EA for Each, HR for Hour, MO for Month, SESS for Session, or WK for Week), and populate all required columns for each row. The maximum upload file size is 1000 MB, and submissions must use Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Mozilla Firefox with JavaScript and cookies enabled.
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STATE OF DELAWARE
Office of Management and Budget
Government Support Services
Appendix C Online Bid Submission Portal Instructions
Solicitation responses may be submitted through the online bid submission portal at:
https://gss.bonfirehub.com/. Failure to submit a proposal in the required format or through the required submission method may result in the proposal being deemed non-responsive.
A. Questions
The State of Delaware will allow written requests for clarification of this solicitation. All questions with regard to the interpretation of this solicitation, drawings, or specifications, or any other aspect of this solicitation must be received through the online bid submission portal by 4:00 pm, October 26, 2026, referencing the section, page number, text of passage being questioned, and the question. All questions will be answered in writing by November 5, 2026, with responses posted on https://bids.delaware.gov and https://gss.bonfirehub.com/.
B. Proposal Contents
Each vendor’s proposal should contain at a minimum the following information:
1. Cover Letter on the letterhead of the company or organization submitting the proposal.
The cover letter must briefly summarize the Vendor's ability to provide the services specified in the RFP. The cover letter shall be signed by a representative who has the legal capacity to enter the organization into a formal contract with Government Support Services.
2. Table of Contents which clearly identifies the structure of the proposal and showing page numbers for each of the required sections and attachments.
3. The remaining vendor proposal package shall identify how the vendor proposes meeting the contract requirements and shall include pricing. This part of the proposal may also include descriptions of any enhancements or additional services or qualifications the Vendor will provide that are not mentioned in this RFP. (Refer to Section C for instructions on how to submit the components of the proposal response.)
4. Samples shall be provided for 1) vendor invoice; 2) vendor summary report (see Appendix A, section 11.
The purpose of the proposal is to provide Vendors with an opportunity to demonstrate their qualifications, competence, and capacity to undertake the services described herein, in a manner which complies with the requirements of this RFP.
C. Electronic Submission
Solicitation responses must be submitted through the portal at:
https://gss.bonfirehub.com/. The portal will have you break your submission as follows:
• Proposal Original – This upload will include your technical response to the solicitation, excluding any Questionnaire, BidTables, and Vendor Information Forms.
• Proposal Redacted – o If Confidentiality Form is checked NO, upload the Confidentiality Form, with the box checked.
o If Confidentiality Form is filled out identifying portions of the proposal as https://gss.bonfirehub.com/ https://gss.bonfirehub.com/ https://gss.bonfirehub.com/ https://bids.delaware.gov/ https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgss.bonfirehub.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccourtney.mccarty%40delaware.gov%7Cea543faf365b4560f24f08dc0d3c7921%7C8c09e56951c54deeabb28b99c32a4396%7C0%7C0%7C638399800584034755%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4AsGs6A7DS7wCUcK2FsE5XGyqkNq9Pw7Byoqli87904%3D&reserved=0 https://gss.bonfirehub.com/ confidential, upload the Confidentiality Form, along with all documents that have information you are looking to redact, with those sections redacted.
• Vendor Information Forms – Complete the packet and upload, preferably as one pdf file.
The Vendor Information Forms include:
o Non-Collusion Statement – Both signatures and notary stamp/seal must be visible o Vendor Information Sheet o Business References – Required for responding vendor, as well as any identified sub-contractors.
o Confidentiality Form – Check the box to indicate No redactions, otherwise complete the form to summarize what you have redacted. (See Proposal Redacted section above.)
o Exceptions Form – Check the box to indicate No Exceptions, otherwise complete the form to notate all exceptions for consideration.
o Subcontractor Information – Check the box to indicate No Subcontracts, otherwise complete one form for each sub-contractor.
• BidTable – This submission will be your cost proposal which must be uploaded using the template provided. Refer to Section F below for additional guidance.
Please note: Minimum system requirements: Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Mozilla Firefox. Javascript and browser cookies must be enabled.
Submission materials must be submitted in the File Type identified in the portal. The maximum upload file size is 1000 MB. Documents should not be embedded within uploaded files, as the embedded files will not be accessible or evaluated.
Excel files provided through the portal manipulated in any way will result in a failed upload.
Do not use special formatting, special characters or formulas.
D. Submission Deadline –
Per Delaware Code, all complete bids/proposals must be received by 3:00 p.m. November 12, 2026. Respondents are encouraged not to wait until the last hour to submit their response.
E. Technical Issues –
Allow time for any technology challenges you may experience. Be advised that Bonfire Support Service Level Agreement has a maximum response time of 2 hours. Support tickets submitted should be specific, in order to minimize the “research” time before responding. Technical questions related to your submission should be directed to the portal provider at Support@GoBonfire.com or visit their help forum at https://vendorsupport.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us. Common issues are due to modifications to the BidTable and/or Questionnaire.
mailto:Support@GoBonfire.com https://vendorsupport.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us
F. BidTable Fields – Below you will find a table of the various columns you are required to complete with instructions on how. For any given row, all columns must be populated.
Column Name Input Instructions Price Contract price of the service, to include all costs for the full service.
UOM A Unit of Measure code of 2-4 characters
Acceptable UOM codes.
Name Code Day DA Each EA Hour HR Month MO Session SESS Week WK
| Appendix C |
| Online Bid Submission Portal Instructions |
| Solicitation responses may be submitted through the online bid submission portal at: https://gss.bonfirehub.com/. Failure to submit a proposal in the required format or through the required submission method may result in the proposal being deemed non... |
| A. Questions |
| The State of Delaware will allow written requests for clarification of this solicitation. All questions with regard to the interpretation of this solicitation, drawings, or specifications, or any other aspect of this solicitation must be received through the online bid submission portal by 4:00 pm, October 26, 2026, referencing the section, page number, text of passage being questioned, and the question. All questions will be answered in writing by November 5, 2026, with responses posted on https://bids.delaware.gov and https://gss.bonfirehub.com/. |
| B. Proposal Contents |
| Each vendor’s proposal should contain at a minimum the following information: |
| 1. Cover Letter on the letterhead of the company or organization submitting the proposal. The cover letter must briefly summarize the Vendor's ability to provide the services specified in the RFP. The cover letter shall be signed by a representative who has the legal capacity to enter the organization into a formal contract with Government Support Services. |
| 2. Table of Contents which clearly identifies the structure of the proposal and showing page numbers for each of the required sections and attachments. |
| 3. The remaining vendor proposal package shall identify how the vendor proposes meeting the contract requirements and shall include pricing. This part of the proposal may also include descriptions of any enhancements or additional services or qualifications the Vendor will provide that are not mentioned in this RFP. (Refer to Section C for instructions on how to submit the components of the proposal response.) |
| 4. Samples shall be provided for 1) vendor invoice; 2) vendor summary report (see Appendix A, section 11. |
| The purpose of the proposal is to provide Vendors with an opportunity to demonstrate their qualifications, competence, and capacity to undertake the services described herein, in a manner which complies with the requirements of this RFP. |
| C. Electronic Submission |
| Solicitation responses must be submitted through the portal at: https://gss.bonfirehub.com/. The portal will have you break your submission as follows: |
| Proposal Original – This upload will include your technical response to the solicitation, excluding any Questionnaire, BidTables, and Vendor Information Forms. |
| Proposal Redacted – |
| o If Confidentiality Form is checked NO, upload the Confidentiality Form, with the box checked. |
| o If Confidentiality Form is filled out identifying portions of the proposal as confidential, upload the Confidentiality Form, along with all documents that have information you are looking to redact, with those sections redacted. |
| Vendor Information Forms – Complete the packet and upload, preferably as one pdf file. The Vendor Information Forms include: |
| o Non-Collusion Statement – Both signatures and notary stamp/seal must be visible |
| o Vendor Information Sheet |
| o Business References – Required for responding vendor, as well as any identified sub-contractors. |
| o Confidentiality Form – Check the box to indicate No redactions, otherwise complete the form to summarize what you have redacted. (See Proposal Redacted section above.) |
| o Exceptions Form – Check the box to indicate No Exceptions, otherwise complete the form to notate all exceptions for consideration. |
| o Subcontractor Information – Check the box to indicate No Subcontracts, otherwise complete one form for each sub-contractor. |
| BidTable – This submission will be your cost proposal which must be uploaded using the template provided. Refer to Section F below for additional guidance. |
| Please note: Minimum system requirements: Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Mozilla Firefox. Javascript and browser cookies must be enabled. |
| Submission materials must be submitted in the File Type identified in the portal. The maximum upload file size is 1000 MB. Documents should not be embedded within uploaded files, as the embedded files will not be accessible or evaluated. |
| Excel files provided through the portal manipulated in any way will result in a failed upload. Do not use special formatting, special characters or formulas. |
| D. Submission Deadline – |
| Per Delaware Code, all complete bids/proposals must be received by 3:00 p.m. November 12, 2026. Respondents are encouraged not to wait until the last hour to submit their response. |
| E. Technical Issues – |
| Allow time for any technology challenges you may experience. Be advised that Bonfire Support Service Level Agreement has a maximum response time of 2 hours. Support tickets submitted should be specific, in order to minimize the “research” time before responding. Technical questions related to your submission should be directed to the portal provider at Support@GoBonfire.com or visit their help forum at https://vendorsupport.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us. Common issues are due to modifications to the BidTable and/or Questionnaire. |
| F. BidTable Fields – |
| Below you will find a table of the various columns you are required to complete with instructions on how. For any given row, all columns must be populated. |
| Input Instructions |
| Column Name |
| Contract price of the service, to include all costs for the full service. |
| Price |
| A Unit of Measure code of 2-4 characters |
| UOM |
| Acceptable UOM codes. |
| Code |
| Name |
| DA |
| Day |
| EA |
| Each |
| HR |
| Hour |
| MO |
| Month |
| SESS |
| Session |
| WK |
| Week |
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