DELAWARE STATEWIDE BIRTH to THREE EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- HSS-26-040
- State
- Delaware
- Responses due
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About this opportunity
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Division of Public Health, is seeking proposals for the Delaware Statewide Birth to Three (B23) Early Intervention Program under RFP No. HSS-26-040. The procurement solicits professional services for comprehensive early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays, aligned with Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Service categories include direct early intervention services (such as assistive technology, audiology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology), service coordination, evaluation/assessments, and psychological services including autism spectrum disorder evaluations and behavioral consultations. Proposers must meet Delaware's IDEA Part C Qualified Personnel Matrix requirements, hold current state licensures, and pass criminal background checks. The evaluation criteria will weight vendor qualifications and past experience at 25%, proposed methodology at 25%, responses to scope requirements at 20%, recruitment and training capabilities at 15%, and cost evaluation at 15%. Key procurement dates include a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on January 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST, question submissions due by January 8, 2026, and proposals due February 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST through the Euna Procurement Portal.
The solicitation encourages participation from diverse business enterprises, including Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Woman Business Enterprises (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Veteran Owned Business Enterprises (VOBE), and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBE). Vendors must provide proof of insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000/$3,000,000), Medical/Professional Liability ($1,000,000/$3,000,000), Automotive Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Worker's Compensation. The contract will cover service positions including 23 Service Coordinators and 11 Evaluators/Assessors in New Castle County, and 22 Service Coordinators and 6 Evaluators/Assessors in Kent/Sussex counties. Pricing will be structured according to Medicaid rates for respective counties, with compensation contingent upon data entry, reporting, and detailed monthly invoicing. The initial contract term is one year with two optional one-year renewal periods, potentially extending through June 30, 2027, with an estimated project start date of July 1, 2026. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, compensation will be based on hours worked up to 37.5 hours per week, including potential evening and weekend service requirements.
Opportunity text
The mission of Delaware's Birth to Three (B23) Early Intervention Program is to enhance the development of infants and toddlers with disabilities and/or developmental delays, and to enhance the capacity of their families to meet the special needs of these young children. This mission has been adopted by both the Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC) and DHSS. Guiding principles include: • Family-centered focus - Delaware is committed to strengthening and supporting families, sensitivity to the family's right to privacy, and respect for multicultural preferences. As the primary influence in the child's life, and the most valuable source of information about the needs of the child and family, family members are key participants in each step of early intervention design and delivery. A critical function of early intervention service providers should be to enhance and build the confidence and competency of the family so that the family can support their child's development throughout the day as natural learning opportunities occur. • Integration of services - The needs of infants and toddlers and their families require the perspectives of various disciplines; thus, services and supports should be planned, using a collaborative, multidisciplinary, interagency approach. Existing services and programs, both public and private, should be supported with appropriate linkages promoted. • Universal application - Families of infants and toddlers with disabilities in all areas of the state should receive comprehensive, multidisciplinary assessments of their young children, ages birth through two years and have access to all necessary early intervention services and supports. • Cost effectiveness - The system maximizes the use of third-party payment and avoids duplication of effort. Initial evaluation for eligibility and service coordination are provided at no cost to the family. Delaware has instituted a System of Payments policy to ensure financial sustainability of the program. • High quality services - Service should be provided at the highest standards of quality with early intervention service providers being required to meet appropriate licensing and credentialing guidelines. . Project Goals: The goal of the Statewide Birth to Three Early Intervention Administration and Regional Programs is to seek professional services in accordance with 34 CFR 303.13 for children birth through two years of age who qualify for the Individuals with Disabilities Action of 2004 (IDEA) Part C program.
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