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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the State of Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Employment & Training for Workforce Development services under contract number LAB-WD-26R-001. The procurement seeks vendors to provide professional services supporting Delaware residents aged 18 and older in pursuing new, innovative, emerging, or high-demand occupations, with potential support for apprenticeships, stackable credentials, and career ladder positions. Proposals must address target industry selection, program design, and measurable outcomes including 100 percent enrollment achievement, 80 percent completion rates, 90 percent credential attainment among completers, and 80 percent Day 1 employment outcomes within 90 days of exit. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams, with failure to attend resulting in disqualification. Written questions must be submitted by February 24, 2026, with responses posted by March 2, 2026. Proposals are due by email to DWDBDETContracting@Delaware.gov by March 12, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. EST. The contract period runs for one year from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods available, and the State reserves the right to award contracts to multiple vendors.

Reimbursement will be provided on a cost-reimbursement basis with monthly financial reports required within twelve calendar days of each reporting period; no advance payments will be made. The anticipated total funding available for the initial year is $630,000 from State General Funds, subject to change based on fund availability. Eligible providers must hold a Delaware Business License or be a non-profit entity, public institution, accredited institution of higher education, or Department of Education-approved private business or trade school. Vendors are required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1 million per occurrence/$3 million aggregate, automotive liability of $1 million combined single limit, and medical/professional liability, errors and omissions, or product liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence/$3 million aggregate. Participants must be Delaware residents aged 18 or older (16 or older with a diploma or GED), eligible to work in the United States, and prioritized if they face barriers to employment or career advancement. The evaluation committee will score proposals using five criteria: Applicant Group (15 points), Target Industry/Common Skill (25 points), Program Design and Results (40 points), Budget (5 points), and Enhanced Considerations (15 points).