Birth to Three Intervention Services- Survey Research and Mediation

The Delaware Health and Social Services Division of Public Health is seeking professional services for Birth to Three Intervention Services through Request for Proposal (RFP) HSS-25-029, focusing on survey research and mediation for children birth through two years who qualify for the IDEA Part C program. The primary services include conducting annual family surveys, performing data analysis, and handling dispute resolution through mediation and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) facilitation. Vendors must be licensed to do business in Delaware and demonstrate experience operating similar programs serving comparable populations. The RFP evaluation criteria will comprehensively assess vendor capabilities, with points allocated as follows: qualifications (25 points), methodology (25 points), scope of services responses (23 points), staff recruitment/training ability (15 points), and proposed costs (12 points). The procurement timeline indicates the RFP was posted on February 21, 2025, with proposals due by April 21, 2025, and a contract term beginning January 1, 2026, with potential for four optional one-year extensions.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, but requires vendors to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including worker's compensation, commercial general liability ($1M per occurrence/$3M aggregate), and professional liability insurance. While no specific budget amount is detailed, vendors must submit detailed cost proposals that will be evaluated as part of the overall assessment. No pre-bid meeting is required, and the opportunity appears open to qualified providers with demonstrated expertise in early intervention services, survey research, and mediation. The contract aims to support Delaware's Birth to Three Intervention Services by securing a vendor capable of conducting robust family surveys, analyzing data, and providing effective dispute resolution mechanisms for families of children with developmental needs. Interested vendors should carefully review the full RFP documentation to understand the comprehensive requirements and expectations for this critical public health service contract.