LAB26001-WD_ad2.pdf

This addendum to an Invitation to Bid is issued by the State of Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Employment & Training for Contract No. LAB-WD-26R-001, Workforce Development. The addendum addresses technical difficulties that prevented some offerors from attending the mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for February 19, 2026. Due to these technical issues, the State is allowing those who were unable to attend to proceed with their submissions without penalty. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Written questions from offerors must be submitted by February 24, 2026, with responses to be 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. The State reserves the right to award contracts to multiple vendors.

The anticipated total funding available for the initial year is $630,000 from State General Funds, subject to change based on fund availability. Reimbursement will be on a cost-reimbursement basis with monthly financial reports required within twelve calendar days of each reporting period; no advance payments will be made. 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 coverage of $1 million per occurrence/$3 million aggregate. For questions or additional information, offerors may contact Frederick Quick, Executive Director of DWDB, at 302-761-8163 or DWDBContracting@delaware.gov.