Consulting for Library Literacy Services and Partnership Development

The Delaware Department of State, Division of Libraries is requesting proposals for professional consulting services in library literacy services and partnership development, with proposals due June 23, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time.

The scope encompasses research, design, development, and implementation of literacy services; partnership development; communications strategies; and weekly updates and reports to the State Librarian or designee. Travel expenses for representing Delaware Libraries at national and regional events are includable subject to state travel policy. Proposals must include a transmittal letter summarizing the firm's interest, clearly stating any exceptions to RFP requirements, and attesting that non-public State of Delaware data will not be stored or transferred outside the United States.

The contract term is one year with three optional extensions of one year each. No specific dollar value is stated in the solicitation.

Vendors must hold Delaware business licensure or initiate the licensure application process prior to award. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence / $3,000,000 aggregate and Medical/Professional Liability or Errors and Omissions coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence / $3,000,000 aggregate, with a Certificate of Insurance filed prior to work commencement. At least three business references are required.

Evaluation is weighted as follows: qualifications, experience, and references of the vendor and assigned personnel (35 points); familiarity and experience creating and running similar projects with timely performance and ongoing support (35 points); and experience working with and training libraries and other agencies and nonprofits (30 points), totaling 100 points. The State reserves the right to award to other than the lowest priced proposal and may award multiple contracts.

Awarded vendors must submit monthly usage reports by the 15th of each month and quarterly subcontracting reports identifying diversity supplier participation. Questions are due June 10, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., with responses to be posted by June 17, 2026. Award notification date is to be determined.