LAB26001-LFC_ad1rev.pdf

This is an addendum to an Invitation to Bid issued by the Delaware Workforce Development Board (DWDB) in partnership with the Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Employment & Training for contract LAB-LFC-26R-001, Learning for Careers. The addendum updates the mandatory pre-bid meeting details, which is scheduled for February 19, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Attendance at this mandatory meeting is required for vendor consideration; failure to attend will result in disqualification from further evaluation. The meeting can be accessed through multiple platforms including the Microsoft Teams link provided, phone dial-in numbers, and video conferencing devices. Proposals remain due by March 12, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. EST, with written questions due by February 24, 2026. The contract period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods available.

Vendors experiencing technical difficulties joining the mandatory pre-bid meeting should contact DWDBDETContracting@Delaware.gov for assistance. The procurement seeks proposals from eligible organizations including Delaware-licensed entities, non-profit organizations, public entities, institutions of higher education, and Department of Education-approved private business and trade schools. Lead providers must represent an applicant group including at least three committed employer partners. The project involves providing occupational skills training and workforce preparation programs targeting adult career entrants, career changers, and youth ages 14-24 in high-demand occupations. Anticipated funding is $500,000 for one year from State of Delaware General Funds, subject to change based on fund availability. All other terms and conditions from the original RFP remain unchanged.