Intervention Development Services

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Intervention Development Services supporting the Birth to Three Early Intervention Program, which provides resources and services for children ages birth to three years with developmental disabilities or delays. The procurement seeks professional services to deliver early intervention services statewide under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Vendors must demonstrate capability to provide comprehensive intervention services, including recruiting, training, and deploying qualified staff to support developmental needs of young children. The RFP will be evaluated across five key areas: qualifications (25 points), methodology (25 points), scope of services responses (23 points), staff recruitment and training (15 points), and proposed costs (12 points). Critical procurement dates include proposal questions due by February 20, 2025, with answers posted by March 11, 2025, and proposals due by April 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST. The estimated contract award notification is April 16, 2025, with a projected project start date of July 1, 2025.

The RFP allows for multiple awards if determined to be in the state's best interest and requires monthly usage reports and quarterly subcontractor diversity reports from awarded vendors. While no specific budget amount is explicitly stated, the contract term is structured for one year with four optional one-year extensions, providing potential long-term engagement opportunities. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement appears open to qualified professional service providers with expertise in early intervention services and demonstrated ability to work within the regulatory framework of Part C of IDEA. Vendors will need to show comprehensive capabilities in developing and implementing intervention strategies, recruiting specialized staff, and providing statewide coverage for developmental support services. The multi-award potential suggests the state is seeking robust, flexible solutions from potentially multiple qualified providers to comprehensively address early intervention needs for children with developmental challenges.