LAB26001-OSY_ad1.pdf

This is Addendum #1 to an Invitation to Bid issued by the Delaware Workforce Development Board and Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Employment & Training for Contract No. LAB-OSY-26R-001 to procure Out-of-School Youth (OSY) programming services. The addendum provides updated information for the mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for February 19, 2026, from 1:00–2:00 p.m., accessible via Microsoft Teams through multiple connection options including video conferencing, dial-in telephone numbers, and virtual device access. The meeting link and detailed connection information are provided to ensure all offerors can participate. Written questions are due by February 24, 2026, with responses posted by March 2, 2026. Proposals are due March 12, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. EST, submitted via email to DWDBDETContracting@Delaware.gov. The contract term runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with options for four one-year renewals and up to three months of month-to-month extension at the State's discretion. Contract awards will be made within 90 days of bid opening.

All other terms and conditions of the original Request for Proposal remain unchanged by this addendum. Offerors encountering technical difficulties accessing the Microsoft Teams meeting should email DWDBDETContracting@Delaware.gov for assistance. The anticipated funding available is $2,139,364 for one year, supported by both Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and State Blue Collar funds. Indirect costs are limited to 10 percent of the total budget, and providers must set aside 25 percent of requested funds for Work Experience activities. All vendors must maintain active registration in SAM.gov, comply with federal procurement standards, and maintain mandatory insurance including $1,000,000 general liability coverage and workers' compensation insurance. The State reserves the right to award contracts to multiple vendors and retains discretion to reject any or all proposals.