Chief Medical Consultant

The Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Disability Determination Services is requesting proposals for a Chief Medical Consultant position to evaluate Social Security Disability Claims, with proposals due August 6, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time and award notification anticipated August 13, 2026.

The role is primarily telework-based with occasional onsite visits required at Disability Determination Services, 920 West Basin Road, Suite 300, New Castle, Delaware. The contract term is Fiscal Year 2027 with three optional one-year extensions. Delaware professional licenses and certifications necessary to perform the services are mandatory. Vendors must provide proof of professional liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1 million per occurrence / $3 million aggregate and submit at least three business references.

The solicitation prohibits offshore activities. Vendors must attest that all work will be performed in the United States.

Evaluation allocates 70 points to qualifications and experience of assigned personnel, 20 points to familiarity and experience creating and running similar projects including timely performance and project support, and 10 points to business references. The State emphasizes that proposals must address evaluation criteria in detail, as evaluators will not make assumptions about vendor capabilities.

Proposals must be submitted in two paper copies and one electronic copy on CD, DVD, or USB media delivered to Toy Watkins, Medical Relations Officer, at the New Castle address. Questions are due July 23, 2026, with responses to questions posted by July 30. The State reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, award to multiple vendors, terminate negotiations, and select the vendor whose proposal is most advantageous rather than necessarily the lowest-priced.