Medical and Dietician Services for Pre and Post Adjudicated Youth Facilities

The Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) is seeking proposals for comprehensive medical and dietician services for pre- and post-adjudicated youth facilities across five locations in Delaware. The Request for Proposals (RFP) solicits professional services for two distinct service categories: Comprehensive Medical Services and Dietician Services, which will be delivered to youth ages 12-18 at facilities in Milford and Wilmington. Bidders may propose for one or both service types and must specify any geographic limitations. The current service model involves 372 hours of weekly nursing services for day shifts and 252 hours for night shifts, with a Medical Director averaging 22 monthly hours and additional physician and nurse practitioner services. Proposal submissions are due by February 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time via email, with no scheduled bidders' conference. The initial contract period will be negotiated for one or more years, with potential extensions up to five additional years. Successful bidders must demonstrate trauma-informed care models, provide unit costs per service hour, and accept electronic payment methods. All contractor staff will be required to complete criminal background checks, PREA training, and mandatory reporting training.

The RFP encourages participation from various business classifications, including Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Veteran Owned Business Enterprise (VOBE), and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprise (SDVOBE). While a Delaware Business License is not required for bid submission, it must be obtained prior to contract execution, with an exception for IRS-documented nonprofit organizations. Bidders must provide a Tax ID number and certify their status as established vendors with no history of collusive bidding or federal debarment. The contract requires comprehensive record-keeping, potential audits by state and federal representatives, and compliance with licensing and certification standards. Although no specific contract value is listed, the RFP provides staffing data indicating current service levels, with recent facility population data showing annual admissions of 836 youth in 2024 and average daily populations ranging from 16 to 33 youth. Preference will be given to bidders capable of providing statewide services, and all contractor representatives are prohibited from working with youth until completing mandatory background and eligibility screenings.