DelDOT Drug and Alcohol Program – FMCSA- Compliant Employee Assistance Services

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is seeking a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) vendor to provide drug and alcohol support services for safety-sensitive employees, specifically targeting approximately 500 Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and 1,200 safety-sensitive employees across operational divisions. This Request for Proposal (RFP) requires a vendor to deliver a fully compliant program adhering to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations under 49 CFR Part 40 and Part 382. Required services include confidential assessments, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, substance use disorder treatment, prevention programs, family support services, relapse prevention, and workplace policy compliance. Evaluation criteria will focus on regulatory compliance, Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) network strength, case management capabilities, staff qualifications, and cost-effectiveness. The proposal is due on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. local time, with an anticipated contract term of three years and potential for two optional one-year extensions. Electronic proposals must be submitted through the Bonfire Procurement Portal, with vendors required to provide a per-employee-per-month (PEPM) rate based on an estimated 1,882 eligible employees.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must demonstrate a robust and experienced approach to managing substance abuse support services within a governmental transportation context, with particular emphasis on maintaining workplace safety and regulatory compliance. While no incumbent vendor is identified in the provided documentation, the contract appears to have a significant potential award value given the comprehensive scope of services and the number of employees covered. The program's estimated budget will be driven by the per-employee-per-month rate, which will be a key consideration in vendor selection. The successful vendor will need to provide a sophisticated, confidential, and medically sound approach to employee substance abuse support, with a strong network of Substance Abuse Professionals capable of serving DelDOT's diverse operational needs across multiple divisions.