The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is seeking professional services for comprehensive strategic planning through Request for Proposal (RFP) HSS-26-017. The procurement involves conducting a strategic planning process that includes performing a comprehensive review of DHSS infrastructure and resource allocation, developing strategies to increase organizational efficiencies, and creating an implementation plan with robust evaluation and monitoring components. Key deliverables include conducting needs assessments through surveys, interviews, and focus groups; identifying opportunities for organizational growth; streamlining practices; reducing duplicative processes; and improving internal communication. The vendor will be responsible for developing a strategic framework, drafting and finalizing a strategic plan, constructing an implementation plan, and establishing outcome measures, change management plans, and communication strategies. Evaluation criteria will be weighted as follows: experience in strategic planning development (40%), qualifications and personnel availability (25%), implementation plan (25%), and cost (10%). Critical procurement dates include a public notice date of August 22, 2025, questions deadline of September 12, 2025, proposal responses posted by September 26, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of October 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST, with anticipated award notification by October 24, 2025. The procurement includes provisions for vendor diversity and subcontractor participation, with opportunities for Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Veteran Owned Business Enterprise (VOBE), and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprise (SDVOBE) certifications. Vendors must provide Delaware business licensure and meet specific insurance requirements, including commercial general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate. The contract prohibits offshore activities, mandating all work be performed within the United States, and requires background checks for employees accessing state property. DHSS has allocated up to $500,000 for this project, which is scheduled to commence in November 2025 and be completed by August 2026, with a potential optional one-year renewal dependent on budget availability. The contract will be administered through the Euna Procurement portal, with the State reserving the right to award to multiple vendors and negotiate contract terms following selection. Vendors must also comply with comprehensive data security requirements, HIPAA compliance provisions, and provide extensive business references to demonstrate capability in strategic planning services.
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4-HSS-26-017 - DHSS Strategic Plan Development - Attachment 3 - Exceptions Form.docx | 134KB | Document | 8/22/25 | |
2-HSS-26-017 - DHSS Strategic Plan Development - Attachment 1 - No Proposal Reply Form.docx | 126KB | Document | 8/22/25 | |
7-HSS-26-017 - DHSS Strategic Plan Development - Attachment 6 - Subcontractor Information Form.docx | 131KB | Document | 8/22/25 | |
3-HSS-26-017 - DHSS Strategic Plan Development - Attachment 2 - Non-Collusion Statement.docx | 127KB | Document | 8/22/25 | |
1-HSS-26-017 - DHSS Strategic Plan Development - Final.docx | 469KB | Document | 8/22/25 |